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GU53 RZX

2003 Land Rover Defender · Diesel · 2495cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine2495cc
ColourBlack
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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 2 (86% pass rate). It has 198,718 miles on the clock, averaging 10,577 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for GU53 RZX

MOT Status
Due date passed
198,718
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
86%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
10,577

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading198,718 miles
Reading date
Miles last year26
Average per year10,577
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GU53 RZX 66k99k132k166k199k '06'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage198,718 miles
Since last MOT+26 miles
FAIL
Mileage198,692 miles
Since last MOT+4,178 miles
PASS
Mileage194,514 miles
Since last MOT+11,459 miles
PASS
Mileage183,055 miles
Since last MOT+11,086 miles
PASS
Mileage171,969 miles
Since last MOT+6,534 miles
PASS
Mileage165,435 miles
Since last MOT+4,783 miles
PASS
Mileage160,652 miles
Since last MOT+4,355 miles
PASS
Mileage156,297 miles
Since last MOT+6,105 miles
FAIL
Mileage150,192 miles
Since last MOT+13,785 miles
PASS
Mileage136,407 miles
Since last MOT+16,193 miles
PASS
Mileage120,214 miles
Since last MOT+11,013 miles
PASS
Mileage109,201 miles
Since last MOT+23,689 miles
PASS
Mileage85,512 miles
Since last MOT+19,599 miles
PASS
Mileage65,913 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU53 RZX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
ColourBlack
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 RZX

What car is GU53 RZX?

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

What is the mileage of GU53 RZX?

The last recorded mileage for GU53 RZX was 198,718 miles, recorded on 5 Jun 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GU53 RZX passed its MOT?

GU53 RZX has had 14 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (12 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 5 Jun 2019.

Is GU53 RZX ULEZ compliant?

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

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