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CE53 VCX

2003 Land Rover Defender · Diesel · 2495cc

Green Registered in Cardiff, Cymru (Wales) · 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 28 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 8 (71% pass rate). It has 100,027 miles on the clock, averaging 3,775 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for CE53 VCX

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
100,027
Last Mileage
Recorded
28
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 28 tests on record
3,775

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 reading100,027 miles
Reading date
Average per year3,775
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for CE53 VCX 27k45k63k82k100k '06'26'19

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Full MOT Test History 28 tests on record

PASS
Mileage100,027 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage100,027 miles
Since last MOT+1,138 miles
PASS
Mileage98,889 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,889 miles
Since last MOT+2,160 miles
PASS
Mileage96,729 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,729 miles
Since last MOT+2,540 miles
PASS
Mileage94,189 miles
Since last MOT+2,091 miles
PASS
Mileage92,098 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,098 miles
Since last MOT+2,699 miles
PASS
Mileage89,399 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,399 miles
Since last MOT+2,024 miles
PASS
Mileage87,375 miles
Since last MOT+2,637 miles
PASS
Mileage84,738 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,738 miles
Since last MOT+2,607 miles
PASS
Mileage82,131 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,131 miles
Since last MOT+3,236 miles
PASS
Mileage78,895 miles
Since last MOT+2,840 miles
PASS
Mileage76,055 miles
Since last MOT+4,005 miles
PASS
Mileage72,050 miles
Since last MOT+4,183 miles
PASS
Mileage67,867 miles
Since last MOT+4,877 miles
PASS
Mileage62,990 miles
Since last MOT+4,116 miles
PASS
Mileage58,874 miles
Since last MOT+4,498 miles
PASS
Mileage54,376 miles
Since last MOT+39 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,337 miles
Since last MOT+2,406 miles
PASS
Mileage51,931 miles
Since last MOT+8,741 miles
PASS
Mileage43,190 miles
Since last MOT+7,984 miles
PASS
Mileage35,206 miles
Since last MOT+8,437 miles
PASS
Mileage26,769 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About CE53 VCX

What car is CE53 VCX?

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

What is the mileage of CE53 VCX?

The last recorded mileage for CE53 VCX was 100,027 miles, recorded on 27 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CE53 VCX passed its MOT?

CE53 VCX has had 28 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (20 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 27 Feb 2026.

Is CE53 VCX ULEZ compliant?

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

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