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CE53 ECC

2003 Land Rover Defender · Diesel · 2495cc

Blue Registered in Cardiff, Cymru (Wales) · 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 20 and failing 5 (80% pass rate). It has 59,989 miles on the clock, averaging 1,735 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for CE53 ECC

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
59,989
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
1,735

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading59,989 miles
Reading date
Average per year1,735
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for CE53 ECC 27k35k43k52k60k '06'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage59,989 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,989 miles
Since last MOT+1,367 miles
PASS
Mileage58,622 miles
Since last MOT+1,110 miles
PASS
Mileage57,512 miles
Since last MOT+995 miles
PASS
Mileage56,517 miles
Since last MOT+1,380 miles
PASS
Mileage55,137 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,137 miles
Since last MOT+2,074 miles
PASS
Mileage53,063 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,063 miles
Since last MOT+1,985 miles
PASS
Mileage51,078 miles
Since last MOT+1,686 miles
PASS
Mileage49,392 miles
Since last MOT+101 miles
PASS
Mileage49,291 miles
Since last MOT+346 miles
PASS
Mileage48,945 miles
Since last MOT+1,284 miles
PASS
Mileage47,661 miles
Since last MOT+1,120 miles
PASS
Mileage46,541 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage46,541 miles
Since last MOT+5,196 miles
PASS
Mileage41,345 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage41,345 miles
Since last MOT+1,897 miles
PASS
Mileage39,448 miles
Since last MOT+835 miles
PASS
Mileage38,613 miles
Since last MOT+1,247 miles
PASS
Mileage37,366 miles
Since last MOT+2,781 miles
PASS
Mileage34,585 miles
Since last MOT+1,709 miles
PASS
Mileage32,876 miles
Since last MOT+1,931 miles
PASS
Mileage30,945 miles
Since last MOT+4,322 miles
PASS
Mileage26,623 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 ECC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2495cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeCE — Cardiff, Cymru (Wales)
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About CE53 ECC

What car is CE53 ECC?

CE53 ECC is a blue Land Rover Defender, diesel (2495cc). First registered in Cardiff in 2003.

What is the mileage of CE53 ECC?

The last recorded mileage for CE53 ECC was 59,989 miles, recorded on 17 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CE53 ECC passed its MOT?

CE53 ECC has had 25 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (20 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 17 Dec 2025.

Is CE53 ECC ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, CE53 ECC 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 CE53 ECC?

CE53 ECC is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.