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GV53 SLZ

2003 Land Rover Defender · Diesel · 2492cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine2492cc
ColourGrey
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 2492cc has had 5 MOT tests on record, passing 4 and failing once (80% pass rate). It has 50,604 miles on the clock, averaging 7,929 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for GV53 SLZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
50,604
Last Mileage
Recorded
5
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
4 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 5 tests on record
7,929

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading50,604 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,230
Average per year7,929
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for GV53 SLZ 21k29k36k43k51k '06'10'08

Check GV53 SLZ

Full MOT Test History 5 tests on record

PASS
Mileage50,604 miles
Since last MOT+3,230 miles
PASS
Mileage47,374 miles
Since last MOT+9,318 miles
PASS
Mileage38,056 miles
Since last MOT+7,370 miles
PASS
Mileage30,686 miles
Since last MOT+9,262 miles
FAIL
Mileage21,424 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 SLZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2492cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeGV — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About GV53 SLZ

What car is GV53 SLZ?

GV53 SLZ is a grey Land Rover Defender, diesel (2492cc). First registered in Brighton in 2003.

What is the mileage of GV53 SLZ?

The last recorded mileage for GV53 SLZ was 50,604 miles, recorded on 18 Aug 2010 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GV53 SLZ passed its MOT?

GV53 SLZ has had 5 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (4 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 18 Aug 2010.

Is GV53 SLZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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