Yes, OY55 UMU is taxed. Road tax is currently valid until 1 March 2027 according to DVLA records.

When is the MOT due for OY55 UMU?

The MOT for OY55 UMU is valid and due for renewal on or before 22 October 2026.

What is the recorded mileage of OY55 UMU?

The recorded mileage for OY55 UMU is 143,697 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is OY55 UMU ULEZ compliant?

No, OY55 UMU does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

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2005 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · OY55 UMU

OY55 UMU

2005 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/09/2005. Recorded mileage 143,697 miles. MOT valid until 22/10/2026. Taxed until 01/03/2027.

Make & Model: LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Year / Origin: 2005 · Oxford
MOT Status: Valid until 22/10/2026
Road Tax: Taxed (01/03/2027)
Recorded Mileage: 143,697 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: DIESEL · 2.5L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

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Valid until 22/10/2026

Tax Status

Taxed

Tax due 01/03/2027

Mileage: 143,697 mi
Fuel Type: DIESEL
Year: 2005
Engine: 2495cc

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OY55 UMU Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 21/10/2025
143,697 miles recorded at latest MOT
1 historical MOT failure
7 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)

✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently

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OY55 UMU Mileage History

05/10/2022127,425 mi
24/10/2023134,476 mi+7,051 mi
04/10/2024138,893 mi+4,417 mi
14/10/2024139,008 mi+115 mi
21/10/2025143,697 mi+4,689 mi

Average of roughly 5,345 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

OY55 UMU MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 30 Aug 2026, 15:56

MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Land Rover Defender (OY55 UMU) between October 2022 and October 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 21 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 15 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))”; “Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))”.

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