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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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 7 (73% pass rate). It has 149,449 miles on the clock, averaging 5,507 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for BG53 FUB
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 149,449 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 5,507 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | BG53 FUB |
| Make | Land Rover |
| Model | Defender |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 2495cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | BG — Birmingham, Birmingham |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About BG53 FUB
What car is BG53 FUB?
BG53 FUB is a silver Land Rover Defender, diesel (2495cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.
What is the mileage of BG53 FUB?
The last recorded mileage for BG53 FUB was 149,449 miles, recorded on 27 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has BG53 FUB passed its MOT?
BG53 FUB has had 26 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (19 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 27 Nov 2025.
Is BG53 FUB ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, BG53 FUB 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 BG53 FUB?
BG53 FUB is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.