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DU53 UWL

2003 Land Rover Defender · Diesel · 2495cc

Green Registered in Shrewsbury, 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 28 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 10 (64% pass rate). It has 150,035 miles on the clock, averaging 6,811 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for DU53 UWL

MOT Status
Due date passed
150,035
Last Mileage
Recorded
28
Total Tests
Since 2006
64%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 28 tests on record
6,811

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

Below average
Latest reading150,035 miles
Reading date
Miles last year56
Average per year6,811
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DU53 UWL 32k61k91k120k150k '06'24'17

Check DU53 UWL

Full MOT Test History 28 tests on record

PASS
Mileage150,035 miles
Since last MOT+56 miles
FAIL
Mileage149,979 miles
Since last MOT+7,270 miles
PASS
Mileage142,709 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage142,709 miles
Since last MOT+8,142 miles
PASS
Mileage134,567 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage134,563 miles
Since last MOT+8,558 miles
PASS
Mileage126,005 miles
Since last MOT+9,657 miles
PASS
Mileage116,348 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage116,341 miles
Since last MOT+8,763 miles
PASS
Mileage107,578 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage107,572 miles
Since last MOT+7,597 miles
PASS
Mileage99,975 miles
Since last MOT+6,686 miles
PASS
Mileage93,289 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,283 miles
Since last MOT+4,612 miles
PASS
Mileage88,671 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,671 miles
Since last MOT+3,486 miles
PASS
Mileage85,185 miles
Since last MOT+3,273 miles
PASS
Mileage81,912 miles
Since last MOT+2,143 miles
PASS
Mileage79,769 miles
Since last MOT+4,780 miles
PASS
Mileage74,989 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,989 miles
Since last MOT+1,517 miles
PASS
Mileage73,472 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,472 miles
Since last MOT+2,989 miles
PASS
Mileage70,483 miles
Since last MOT+8,679 miles
PASS
Mileage61,804 miles
Since last MOT+132 miles
FAIL
Mileage61,672 miles
Since last MOT+11,959 miles
PASS
Mileage49,713 miles
Since last MOT+17,966 miles
PASS
Mileage31,747 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 UWL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
ColourGreen
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 UWL

What car is DU53 UWL?

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

What is the mileage of DU53 UWL?

The last recorded mileage for DU53 UWL was 150,035 miles, recorded on 16 Feb 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DU53 UWL passed its MOT?

DU53 UWL has had 28 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (18 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 16 Feb 2024.

Is DU53 UWL ULEZ compliant?

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

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