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SY55 XSW

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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 9 (64% pass rate). It has 153,461 miles on the clock, averaging 7,300 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SY55 XSW

MOT Status
Due date passed
153,461
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2008
64%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
7,300

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading153,461 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,260
Average per year7,300
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SY55 XSW 30k61k92k123k153k '08'25'15

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage153,461 miles
Since last MOT+5,260 miles
PASS
Mileage148,201 miles
Since last MOT+46 miles
FAIL
Mileage148,155 miles
Since last MOT+3,974 miles
PASS
Mileage144,181 miles
Since last MOT+6,644 miles
PASS
Mileage137,537 miles
Since last MOT+2,966 miles
PASS
Mileage134,571 miles
Since last MOT+4,709 miles
PASS
Mileage129,862 miles
Since last MOT+3,324 miles
PASS
Mileage126,538 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage126,531 miles
Since last MOT+5,226 miles
PASS
Mileage121,305 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage121,297 miles
Since last MOT+10,278 miles
PASS
Mileage111,019 miles
Since last MOT+7,031 miles
PASS
Mileage103,988 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage103,988 miles
Since last MOT+10,874 miles
PASS
Mileage93,114 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,113 miles
Since last MOT+13,266 miles
PASS
Mileage79,847 miles
Since last MOT+12,617 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,230 miles
Since last MOT+11,738 miles
PASS
Mileage55,492 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,492 miles
Since last MOT+11,017 miles
PASS
Mileage44,475 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage44,468 miles
Since last MOT+11,697 miles
PASS
Mileage32,771 miles
Since last MOT+2,902 miles
PASS
Mileage29,869 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage29,863 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY55 XSW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2495cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeSY — Inverness, Scotland
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About SY55 XSW

What car is SY55 XSW?

SY55 XSW is an green Land Rover Defender, diesel (2495cc). First registered in Inverness in 2005.

What is the mileage of SY55 XSW?

The last recorded mileage for SY55 XSW was 153,461 miles, recorded on 29 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SY55 XSW passed its MOT?

SY55 XSW has had 25 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (16 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 29 Sep 2025.

Is SY55 XSW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SY55 XSW 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 SY55 XSW?

SY55 XSW is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.