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SY05 VXS

2005 Land Rover Defender · Diesel · 2495cc

Green Registered in Inverness, Scotland · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine2495cc
ColourGreen
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£265–£630

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2005 Land Rover Defender Diesel 2495cc has had 28 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 9 (68% pass rate). It has 50,836 miles on the clock, averaging 1,431 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SY05 VXS

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
50,836
Last Mileage
Recorded
28
Total Tests
Since 2008
68%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 9 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 28 tests on record
1,431

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading50,836 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year1,431
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SY05 VXS 25k31k38k44k51k '08'26'17

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Full MOT Test History 28 tests on record

PASS
Mileage50,836 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage50,834 miles
Since last MOT+1,039 miles
PASS
Mileage49,795 miles
Since last MOT+240 miles
PASS
Mileage49,555 miles
Since last MOT+363 miles
PASS
Mileage49,192 miles
Since last MOT+785 miles
PASS
Mileage48,407 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage48,407 miles
Since last MOT+577 miles
PASS
Mileage47,830 miles
Since last MOT+371 miles
PASS
Mileage47,459 miles
Since last MOT+467 miles
PASS
Mileage46,992 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage46,990 miles
Since last MOT+677 miles
PASS
Mileage46,313 miles
Since last MOT+805 miles
PASS
Mileage45,508 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage45,507 miles
Since last MOT+548 miles
PASS
Mileage44,959 miles
Since last MOT+157 miles
PASS
Mileage44,802 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage44,802 miles
Since last MOT+1,374 miles
PASS
Mileage43,428 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage43,427 miles
Since last MOT+795 miles
PASS
Mileage42,632 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage42,632 miles
Since last MOT+1,560 miles
PASS
Mileage41,072 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage41,071 miles
Since last MOT+3,015 miles
PASS
Mileage38,056 miles
Since last MOT+1,792 miles
PASS
Mileage36,264 miles
Since last MOT+5,638 miles
PASS
Mileage30,626 miles
Since last MOT+5,917 miles
PASS
Mileage24,709 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage24,703 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY05 VXS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2495cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeSY — Inverness, Scotland
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About SY05 VXS

What car is SY05 VXS?

SY05 VXS is an green Land Rover Defender, diesel (2495cc). First registered in Inverness in 2005.

What is the mileage of SY05 VXS?

The last recorded mileage for SY05 VXS was 50,836 miles, recorded on 10 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SY05 VXS passed its MOT?

SY05 VXS has had 28 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (19 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 10 Jul 2026.

Is SY05 VXS ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SY05 VXS is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2005, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is SY05 VXS?

SY05 VXS is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.