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GU53 JYZ

2003 Land Rover Defender · Diesel · 2495cc

Yellow Registered in Brighton, Garden of England · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine2495cc
ColourYellow
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 118,443 miles on the clock, averaging 6,235 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for GU53 JYZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
118,443
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
70%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
6,235

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading118,443 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year6,235
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GU53 JYZ 33k55k76k97k118k '06'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage118,443 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage118,442 miles
Since last MOT+3,438 miles
PASS
Mileage115,004 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,001 miles
Since last MOT+7,538 miles
PASS
Mileage107,463 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage107,461 miles
Since last MOT+6,009 miles
PASS
Mileage101,452 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage101,447 miles
Since last MOT+1,912 miles
PASS
Mileage99,535 miles
Since last MOT+2,891 miles
PASS
Mileage96,644 miles
Since last MOT+4,421 miles
PASS
Mileage92,223 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,223 miles
PASS
Mileage873,935 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage873,935 miles
Since last MOT+793,899 miles
PASS
Mileage80,036 miles
Since last MOT+7,642 miles
PASS
Mileage72,394 miles
Since last MOT+8,383 miles
PASS
Mileage64,011 miles
Since last MOT+8,719 miles
PASS
Mileage55,292 miles
Since last MOT+11,782 miles
PASS
Mileage43,510 miles
Since last MOT+10,184 miles
PASS
Mileage33,326 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU53 JYZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2495cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeGU — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About GU53 JYZ

What car is GU53 JYZ?

GU53 JYZ is a yellow Land Rover Defender, diesel (2495cc). First registered in Brighton in 2003.

What is the mileage of GU53 JYZ?

The last recorded mileage for GU53 JYZ was 118,443 miles, recorded on 26 Feb 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GU53 JYZ passed its MOT?

GU53 JYZ has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 26 Feb 2020.

Is GU53 JYZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GU53 JYZ 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 GU53 JYZ?

GU53 JYZ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.