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BF53 UHV

2003 Land Rover Defender · Diesel · 2495cc

Blue Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine2495cc
ColourBlue
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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 21 and failing 4 (84% pass rate). It has 137,456 miles on the clock, averaging 6,243 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BF53 UHV

MOT Status
Due date passed
137,456
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
84%
Pass Rate
21 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
6,243

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading137,456 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,083
Average per year6,243
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BF53 UHV 20k49k79k108k137k '06'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage137,456 miles
Since last MOT+4,083 miles
PASS
Mileage133,373 miles
Since last MOT+3,609 miles
PASS
Mileage129,764 miles
Since last MOT+6,077 miles
PASS
Mileage123,687 miles
Since last MOT+3,947 miles
PASS
Mileage119,740 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage119,731 miles
Since last MOT+9,226 miles
PASS
Mileage110,505 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage110,505 miles
Since last MOT+7,658 miles
PASS
Mileage102,847 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage102,847 miles
Since last MOT+8,180 miles
PASS
Mileage94,667 miles
Since last MOT+9,747 miles
PASS
Mileage84,920 miles
Since last MOT+1,423 miles
PASS
Mileage83,497 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,497 miles
Since last MOT+4,876 miles
PASS
Mileage78,621 miles
Since last MOT+2,602 miles
PASS
Mileage76,019 miles
Since last MOT+12,334 miles
PASS
Mileage63,685 miles
Since last MOT+4,893 miles
PASS
Mileage58,792 miles
Since last MOT+4,792 miles
PASS
Mileage54,000 miles
Since last MOT+7,292 miles
PASS
Mileage46,708 miles
Since last MOT+7,626 miles
PASS
Mileage39,082 miles
Since last MOT+7,689 miles
PASS
Mileage31,393 miles
Since last MOT+3,134 miles
PASS
Mileage28,259 miles
Since last MOT+4,583 miles
PASS
Mileage23,676 miles
Since last MOT+3,837 miles
PASS
Mileage19,839 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 UHV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2495cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeBF — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About BF53 UHV

What car is BF53 UHV?

BF53 UHV is a blue Land Rover Defender, diesel (2495cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of BF53 UHV?

The last recorded mileage for BF53 UHV was 137,456 miles, recorded on 3 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BF53 UHV passed its MOT?

BF53 UHV has had 25 MOT tests with an 84% pass rate (21 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 3 Sep 2025.

Is BF53 UHV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BF53 UHV 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 BF53 UHV?

BF53 UHV is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.