The road tax status for SY05 RPO is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for SY05 RPO?

The MOT for SY05 RPO is valid and due for renewal on or before 18 May 2025.

What is the recorded mileage of SY05 RPO?

The recorded mileage for SY05 RPO is 115,746 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is SY05 RPO ULEZ compliant?

No, SY05 RPO 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

2005 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · SY05 RPO

SY05 RPO

2005 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 18/03/2005. Recorded mileage 115,746 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Year / Origin: 2005 · Inverness
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 18/05/2025
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 115,746 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 2.5L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Valid until 18/05/2025

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Mileage: 115,746 mi
Fuel Type: Diesel
Year: 2005
Engine: 2495cc

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SY05 RPO Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 20/05/2024
115,746 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (16 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Poor

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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

! Average MOT pass rate (60%)

✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently

! Older vehicle

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SY05 RPO Mileage History

20/05/2022112,535 mi
03/05/2023114,646 mi+2,111 mi
05/05/2023114,648 mi+2 mi
17/05/2024115,734 mi+1,086 mi
20/05/2024115,746 mi+12 mi

Average of roughly 1,604 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

SY05 RPO MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 17 Sept 2026, 12:49

MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Land Rover Defender (SY05 RPO) between May 2022 and May 2024.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 20 May 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (16 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Steering (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 29 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: “Nearside Rear Suspension component missing bump stop missing. (5.3.3 (a) (ii))”; “Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))”; “Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.

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