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CE53 MUD

2003 Land Rover Defender · Diesel · 2495cc

Grey Registered in Cardiff, Cymru (Wales) · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine2495cc
ColourGrey
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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 4 (83% pass rate). It has 239,323 miles on the clock, averaging 10,816 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for CE53 MUD

MOT Status
Due date passed
239,323
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
83%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
10,816

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
7

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading239,323 miles
Reading date
Miles last year13
Average per year10,816
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for CE53 MUD 34k85k137k188k239k '06'25'16

Check CE53 MUD

Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage239,323 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
PASS
Mileage239,310 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage239,310 miles
Since last MOT+2,513 miles
PASS
Mileage236,797 miles
Since last MOT+8,156 miles
PASS
Mileage228,641 miles
Since last MOT+3,818 miles
PASS
Mileage224,823 miles
Since last MOT+7,668 miles
PASS
Mileage217,155 miles
Since last MOT+90 miles
FAIL
Mileage217,065 miles
Since last MOT+11,950 miles
PASS
Mileage205,115 miles
Since last MOT+15,572 miles
PASS
Mileage189,543 miles
Since last MOT+17,494 miles
PASS
Mileage172,049 miles
Since last MOT+16,054 miles
PASS
Mileage155,995 miles
Since last MOT+20,280 miles
PASS
Mileage135,715 miles
Since last MOT+13,052 miles
PASS
Mileage122,663 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage122,661 miles
Since last MOT+12,041 miles
PASS
Mileage110,620 miles
Since last MOT+10,552 miles
PASS
Mileage100,068 miles
Since last MOT+7,256 miles
PASS
Mileage92,812 miles
Since last MOT+6,601 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,211 miles
Since last MOT+7,508 miles
PASS
Mileage78,703 miles
Since last MOT+8,275 miles
PASS
Mileage70,428 miles
Since last MOT+1,545 miles
PASS
Mileage68,883 miles
Since last MOT+34,746 miles
PASS
Mileage34,137 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About CE53 MUD

What car is CE53 MUD?

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

What is the mileage of CE53 MUD?

The last recorded mileage for CE53 MUD was 239,323 miles, recorded on 10 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CE53 MUD passed its MOT?

CE53 MUD has had 23 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (19 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 10 Oct 2025.

Is CE53 MUD ULEZ compliant?

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

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