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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 30 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 12 (60% pass rate). It has 148,172 miles on the clock, averaging 5,620 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for BF53 UPO
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 148,172 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 4,148 |
| Average per year | 5,620 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | BF53 UPO |
| Make | Land Rover |
| Model | Defender |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 2495cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | BF — Birmingham, Birmingham |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About BF53 UPO
What car is BF53 UPO?
BF53 UPO is a blue Land Rover Defender, diesel (2495cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.
What is the mileage of BF53 UPO?
The last recorded mileage for BF53 UPO was 148,172 miles, recorded on 12 Mar 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has BF53 UPO passed its MOT?
BF53 UPO has had 30 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (18 passes, 12 failures). It last passed on 12 Mar 2026.
Is BF53 UPO ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, BF53 UPO 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 UPO?
BF53 UPO is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.