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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 28 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 8 (71% pass rate). It has 206,597 miles on the clock, averaging 8,399 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for CU53 FHC
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 206,597 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 8 |
| Average per year | 8,399 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 28 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | CU53 FHC |
| Make | Land Rover |
| Model | Defender |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 2495cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | CU — Swansea, Cymru (Wales) |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About CU53 FHC
What car is CU53 FHC?
CU53 FHC is a blue Land Rover Defender, diesel (2495cc). First registered in Swansea in 2003.
What is the mileage of CU53 FHC?
The last recorded mileage for CU53 FHC was 206,597 miles, recorded on 15 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has CU53 FHC passed its MOT?
CU53 FHC has had 28 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (20 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 15 Oct 2025.
Is CU53 FHC ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, CU53 FHC 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 CU53 FHC?
CU53 FHC is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.