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BF53 USY

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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 5 (80% pass rate). It has 99,999 miles on the clock, averaging 3,728 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BF53 USY

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
99,999
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
3,728

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading99,999 miles
Reading date
Average per year3,728
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BF53 USY 28k46k64k82k100k '06'26'17

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage99,999 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,999 miles
Since last MOT+1,422 miles
PASS
Mileage98,577 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,577 miles
Since last MOT+783 miles
PASS
Mileage97,794 miles
Since last MOT+467 miles
PASS
Mileage97,327 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,327 miles
Since last MOT+521 miles
PASS
Mileage96,806 miles
Since last MOT+1,528 miles
PASS
Mileage95,278 miles
Since last MOT+494 miles
PASS
Mileage94,784 miles
Since last MOT+2,333 miles
PASS
Mileage92,451 miles
Since last MOT+4,456 miles
PASS
Mileage87,995 miles
Since last MOT+5,798 miles
PASS
Mileage82,197 miles
Since last MOT+1,633 miles
PASS
Mileage80,564 miles
Since last MOT+2,207 miles
PASS
Mileage78,357 miles
Since last MOT+2,705 miles
PASS
Mileage75,652 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,651 miles
Since last MOT+4,578 miles
PASS
Mileage71,073 miles
Since last MOT+2,299 miles
PASS
Mileage68,774 miles
Since last MOT+5,951 miles
PASS
Mileage62,823 miles
Since last MOT+4,420 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,403 miles
Since last MOT+3,270 miles
PASS
Mileage55,133 miles
Since last MOT+9,910 miles
PASS
Mileage45,223 miles
Since last MOT+8,716 miles
PASS
Mileage36,507 miles
Since last MOT+8,516 miles
PASS
Mileage27,991 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About BF53 USY

What car is BF53 USY?

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

What is the mileage of BF53 USY?

The last recorded mileage for BF53 USY was 99,999 miles, recorded on 16 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BF53 USY passed its MOT?

BF53 USY has had 25 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (20 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 16 Jan 2026.

Is BF53 USY ULEZ compliant?

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

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