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DX53 WKV

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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 8 (68% pass rate). It has 176,466 miles on the clock, averaging 9,024 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for DX53 WKV

MOT Status
Due date passed
176,466
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
68%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
9,024

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading176,466 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,803
Average per year9,024
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DX53 WKV 12k53k94k135k176k '06'25'14

Check DX53 WKV

Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage176,466 miles
Since last MOT+5,803 miles
PASS
Mileage170,663 miles
Since last MOT+5,668 miles
PASS
Mileage164,995 miles
Since last MOT+5,614 miles
PASS
Mileage159,381 miles
Since last MOT+5,013 miles
PASS
Mileage154,368 miles
Since last MOT+6,377 miles
PASS
Mileage147,991 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage147,980 miles
Since last MOT+6,971 miles
PASS
Mileage141,009 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage140,999 miles
Since last MOT+6,255 miles
PASS
Mileage134,744 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage134,744 miles
Since last MOT+11,609 miles
PASS
Mileage123,135 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage123,135 miles
Since last MOT+13,597 miles
PASS
Mileage109,538 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage109,530 miles
Since last MOT+13,520 miles
PASS
Mileage96,010 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,006 miles
Since last MOT+8,752 miles
PASS
Mileage87,254 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,250 miles
Since last MOT+14,349 miles
PASS
Mileage72,901 miles
Since last MOT+15,267 miles
PASS
Mileage57,634 miles
Since last MOT+14,205 miles
PASS
Mileage43,429 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage43,428 miles
Since last MOT+15,104 miles
PASS
Mileage28,324 miles
Since last MOT+16,749 miles
PASS
Mileage11,575 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 WKV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2495cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeDX — Shrewsbury, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About DX53 WKV

What car is DX53 WKV?

DX53 WKV is a green Land Rover Defender, diesel (2495cc). First registered in Shrewsbury in 2003.

What is the mileage of DX53 WKV?

The last recorded mileage for DX53 WKV was 176,466 miles, recorded on 14 Mar 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DX53 WKV passed its MOT?

DX53 WKV has had 25 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (17 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 14 Mar 2025.

Is DX53 WKV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DX53 WKV 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 WKV?

DX53 WKV is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.