Vehicle summary
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 27 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 11 (59% pass rate). It has 210,882 miles on the clock, averaging 13,737 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for FX53 VDM
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 210,882 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1,466 |
| Average per year | 13,737 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | FX53 VDM |
| Make | Land Rover |
| Model | Defender |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 2495cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | FX — Lincoln, Forest and Fens |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About FX53 VDM
What car is FX53 VDM?
FX53 VDM is an red Land Rover Defender, diesel (2495cc). First registered in Lincoln in 2003.
What is the mileage of FX53 VDM?
The last recorded mileage for FX53 VDM was 210,882 miles, recorded on 23 Dec 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has FX53 VDM passed its MOT?
FX53 VDM has had 27 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (16 passes, 11 failures). It last passed on 23 Dec 2020.
Is FX53 VDM ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, FX53 VDM 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 FX53 VDM?
FX53 VDM is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.