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BG53 RJZ

2003 Land Rover Defender · Diesel · 2495cc

White Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine2495cc
ColourWhite
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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 4 (69% pass rate). It has 262,560 miles on the clock, averaging 21,418 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BG53 RJZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
262,560
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
21,418

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading262,560 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,987
Average per year21,418
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BG53 RJZ 82k127k172k217k263k '06'15'10

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage262,560 miles
Since last MOT+9,987 miles
PASS
Mileage252,573 miles
Since last MOT+207 miles
FAIL
Mileage252,366 miles
Since last MOT+20,581 miles
PASS
Mileage231,785 miles
Since last MOT+208,614 miles
FAIL
Mileage23,171 miles
PASS
Mileage207,579 miles
Since last MOT+29,881 miles
PASS
Mileage177,698 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage177,690 miles
Since last MOT+33,321 miles
PASS
Mileage144,369 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage144,369 miles
Since last MOT+28,497 miles
PASS
Mileage115,872 miles
Since last MOT+4,874 miles
PASS
Mileage110,998 miles
Since last MOT+29,399 miles
PASS
Mileage81,599 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 RJZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2495cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeBG — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About BG53 RJZ

What car is BG53 RJZ?

BG53 RJZ is a white Land Rover Defender, diesel (2495cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of BG53 RJZ?

The last recorded mileage for BG53 RJZ was 262,560 miles, recorded on 25 Mar 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BG53 RJZ passed its MOT?

BG53 RJZ has had 13 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (9 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 25 Mar 2015.

Is BG53 RJZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BG53 RJZ 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 RJZ?

BG53 RJZ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.