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DE53 LKX

2003 Land Rover Defender · Diesel · 2495cc

Green Registered in Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury · 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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 5 (75% pass rate). It has 84,889 miles on the clock, averaging 3,669 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for DE53 LKX

MOT Status
Due date passed
84,889
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
3,669

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading84,889 miles
Reading date
Miles last year105
Average per year3,669
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DE53 LKX 17k34k51k68k85k '06'25'15

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage84,889 miles
Since last MOT+105 miles
PASS
Mileage84,784 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,784 miles
Since last MOT+2,862 miles
PASS
Mileage81,922 miles
Since last MOT+5,006 miles
PASS
Mileage76,916 miles
Since last MOT+4,056 miles
PASS
Mileage72,860 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,860 miles
Since last MOT+1,979 miles
PASS
Mileage70,881 miles
Since last MOT+4,892 miles
PASS
Mileage65,989 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,989 miles
Since last MOT+7,320 miles
PASS
Mileage58,669 miles
Since last MOT+6,119 miles
PASS
Mileage52,550 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage52,548 miles
Since last MOT+5,673 miles
PASS
Mileage46,875 miles
Since last MOT+6,067 miles
PASS
Mileage40,808 miles
Since last MOT+4,872 miles
PASS
Mileage35,936 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage35,936 miles
Since last MOT+7,666 miles
PASS
Mileage28,270 miles
Since last MOT+5,306 miles
PASS
Mileage22,964 miles
Since last MOT+5,497 miles
PASS
Mileage17,467 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 LKX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2495cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeDE — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About DE53 LKX

What car is DE53 LKX?

DE53 LKX is a green Land Rover Defender, diesel (2495cc). First registered in Chester in 2003.

What is the mileage of DE53 LKX?

The last recorded mileage for DE53 LKX was 84,889 miles, recorded on 22 Feb 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DE53 LKX passed its MOT?

DE53 LKX has had 20 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (15 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 22 Feb 2025.

Is DE53 LKX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DE53 LKX 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 DE53 LKX?

DE53 LKX is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.