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BD53 ETK

2003 Land Rover Defender · Diesel · 2495cc

Green Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
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 2003 Land Rover Defender Diesel 2495cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 3 (87% pass rate). It has 162,920 miles on the clock, averaging 7,711 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BD53 ETK

MOT Status
Due date passed
162,920
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
87%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
7,711

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading162,920 miles
Reading date
Miles last year14,685
Average per year7,711
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BD53 ETK 18k54k90k127k163k '06'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage162,920 miles
Since last MOT+14,685 miles
PASS
Mileage148,235 miles
Since last MOT+12,782 miles
PASS
Mileage135,453 miles
Since last MOT+1,989 miles
PASS
Mileage133,464 miles
Since last MOT+732 miles
PASS
Mileage132,732 miles
Since last MOT+974 miles
PASS
Mileage131,758 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage131,757 miles
Since last MOT+6,885 miles
PASS
Mileage124,872 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage124,871 miles
Since last MOT+7,597 miles
PASS
Mileage117,274 miles
Since last MOT+6,265 miles
PASS
Mileage111,009 miles
Since last MOT+6,006 miles
PASS
Mileage105,003 miles
Since last MOT+6,984 miles
PASS
Mileage98,019 miles
Since last MOT+7,295 miles
PASS
Mileage90,724 miles
Since last MOT+19,535 miles
PASS
Mileage71,189 miles
Since last MOT+14,038 miles
PASS
Mileage57,151 miles
Since last MOT+5,414 miles
PASS
Mileage51,737 miles
Since last MOT+6,049 miles
PASS
Mileage45,688 miles
Since last MOT+7,433 miles
PASS
Mileage38,255 miles
Since last MOT+22 miles
FAIL
Mileage38,233 miles
Since last MOT+7,132 miles
PASS
Mileage31,101 miles
Since last MOT+7,631 miles
PASS
Mileage23,470 miles
Since last MOT+5,734 miles
PASS
Mileage17,736 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 ETK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2495cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeBD — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About BD53 ETK

What car is BD53 ETK?

BD53 ETK is a green Land Rover Defender, diesel (2495cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of BD53 ETK?

The last recorded mileage for BD53 ETK was 162,920 miles, recorded on 16 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BD53 ETK passed its MOT?

BD53 ETK has had 23 MOT tests with an 87% pass rate (20 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 16 Oct 2025.

Is BD53 ETK ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BD53 ETK is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is BD53 ETK?

BD53 ETK is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.