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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 2494cc has had 8 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing 2 (75% pass rate). It has 66,184 miles on the clock, averaging 8,735 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for DX53 VPT
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 66,184 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 199 |
| Average per year | 8,735 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | DX53 VPT |
| Make | Land Rover |
| Model | Defender |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 2494cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | DX — Shrewsbury, Deeside to Shrewsbury |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About DX53 VPT
What car is DX53 VPT?
DX53 VPT is a blue Land Rover Defender, diesel (2494cc). First registered in Shrewsbury in 2003.
What is the mileage of DX53 VPT?
The last recorded mileage for DX53 VPT was 66,184 miles, recorded on 5 Sep 2012 during its most recent MOT test.
Has DX53 VPT passed its MOT?
DX53 VPT has had 8 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (6 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 5 Sep 2012.
Is DX53 VPT ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, DX53 VPT 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 DX53 VPT?
DX53 VPT is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.