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GV53 SKE

2003 Land Rover Defender · Diesel · 2495cc

Green Registered in Brighton, Garden of England · 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 31 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 14 (55% pass rate). It has 75,426 miles on the clock, averaging 3,204 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for GV53 SKE

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
75,426
Last Mileage
Recorded
31
Total Tests
Since 2006
55%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 14 failed

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

14

MOT failures recorded

Out of 31 tests on record
3,204

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
7

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading75,426 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year3,204
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GV53 SKE 13k29k44k60k75k '06'26'17

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Full MOT Test History 31 tests on record

PASS
Mileage75,426 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,425 miles
Since last MOT+1,164 miles
PASS
Mileage74,261 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,260 miles
Since last MOT+853 miles
PASS
Mileage73,407 miles
Since last MOT+1,118 miles
PASS
Mileage72,289 miles
Since last MOT+901 miles
PASS
Mileage71,388 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,388 miles
Since last MOT+111 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,277 miles
Since last MOT+1,415 miles
PASS
Mileage69,862 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,862 miles
Since last MOT+2,844 miles
PASS
Mileage67,018 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,014 miles
Since last MOT+2,264 miles
PASS
Mileage64,750 miles
Since last MOT+2,005 miles
PASS
Mileage62,745 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,745 miles
Since last MOT+4,144 miles
PASS
Mileage58,601 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,597 miles
Since last MOT+3,845 miles
PASS
Mileage54,752 miles
Since last MOT+19 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,733 miles
Since last MOT+4,855 miles
PASS
Mileage49,878 miles
Since last MOT+452 miles
FAIL
Mileage49,426 miles
Since last MOT+5,939 miles
PASS
Mileage43,487 miles
Since last MOT+93 miles
FAIL
Mileage43,394 miles
Since last MOT+5,258 miles
PASS
Mileage38,136 miles
Since last MOT+183 miles
FAIL
Mileage37,953 miles
Since last MOT+9,229 miles
PASS
Mileage28,724 miles
Since last MOT+6,307 miles
PASS
Mileage22,417 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage22,406 miles
Since last MOT+8,993 miles
PASS
Mileage13,413 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage13,413 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 SKE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2495cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeGV — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About GV53 SKE

What car is GV53 SKE?

GV53 SKE is a green Land Rover Defender, diesel (2495cc). First registered in Brighton in 2003.

What is the mileage of GV53 SKE?

The last recorded mileage for GV53 SKE was 75,426 miles, recorded on 16 Apr 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GV53 SKE passed its MOT?

GV53 SKE has had 31 MOT tests with a 55% pass rate (17 passes, 14 failures). It last passed on 16 Apr 2026.

Is GV53 SKE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GV53 SKE 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 GV53 SKE?

GV53 SKE is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.