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DU53 SKX

2003 Land Rover Defender · Diesel · 2495cc

Grey Registered in Shrewsbury, Deeside to Shrewsbury · 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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing once (92% pass rate). It has 171,597 miles on the clock, averaging 9,708 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for DU53 SKX

MOT Status
Due date passed
171,597
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
92%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
9,708

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading171,597 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11,974
Average per year9,708
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DU53 SKX 61k89k116k144k172k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage171,597 miles
Since last MOT+11,974 miles
PASS
Mileage159,623 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage159,623 miles
Since last MOT+12,007 miles
PASS
Mileage147,616 miles
Since last MOT+12,025 miles
PASS
Mileage135,591 miles
Since last MOT+17 miles
PASS
Mileage135,574 miles
Since last MOT+11,007 miles
PASS
Mileage124,567 miles
Since last MOT+12,368 miles
PASS
Mileage112,199 miles
Since last MOT+14,363 miles
PASS
Mileage97,836 miles
Since last MOT+13,712 miles
PASS
Mileage84,124 miles
Since last MOT+11,316 miles
PASS
Mileage72,808 miles
Since last MOT+11,673 miles
PASS
Mileage61,135 miles
Since last MOT+31 miles
PASS
Mileage61,104 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 SKX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2495cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeDU — Shrewsbury, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About DU53 SKX

What car is DU53 SKX?

DU53 SKX is a grey Land Rover Defender, diesel (2495cc). First registered in Shrewsbury in 2003.

What is the mileage of DU53 SKX?

The last recorded mileage for DU53 SKX was 171,597 miles, recorded on 22 Mar 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DU53 SKX passed its MOT?

DU53 SKX has had 13 MOT tests with an 92% pass rate (12 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 22 Mar 2018.

Is DU53 SKX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DU53 SKX 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 DU53 SKX?

DU53 SKX is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.