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GY53 DVH

2003 Land Rover Defender · Diesel · 2492cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine2492cc
ColourSilver
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 35 MOT tests on record, passing 21 and failing 14 (60% pass rate). It has 122,490 miles on the clock, averaging 5,470 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for GY53 DVH

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
122,490
Last Mileage
Recorded
35
Total Tests
Since 2006
60%
Pass Rate
21 passed, 14 failed

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

14

MOT failures recorded

Out of 35 tests on record
5,470

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading122,490 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,470
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GY53 DVH 16k43k69k96k122k '06'26'16

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Full MOT Test History 35 tests on record

PASS
Mileage122,490 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage122,490 miles
Since last MOT+5,232 miles
PASS
Mileage117,258 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage117,258 miles
Since last MOT+7,003 miles
PASS
Mileage110,255 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,247 miles
Since last MOT+7,092 miles
PASS
Mileage103,155 miles
Since last MOT+7,020 miles
PASS
Mileage96,135 miles
Since last MOT+6,348 miles
PASS
Mileage89,787 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,787 miles
Since last MOT+6,218 miles
PASS
Mileage83,569 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,569 miles
Since last MOT+6,758 miles
PASS
Mileage76,811 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,809 miles
Since last MOT+5,732 miles
PASS
Mileage71,077 miles
Since last MOT+4,912 miles
PASS
Mileage66,165 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,165 miles
Since last MOT+5,893 miles
PASS
Mileage60,272 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,272 miles
Since last MOT+3,297 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,975 miles
Since last MOT+2,350 miles
PASS
Mileage54,625 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,625 miles
Since last MOT+7,264 miles
PASS
Mileage47,361 miles
Since last MOT+6,659 miles
PASS
Mileage40,702 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage40,702 miles
Since last MOT+3,011 miles
PASS
Mileage37,691 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage37,691 miles
Since last MOT+1,812 miles
PASS
Mileage35,879 miles
Since last MOT+2,649 miles
PASS
Mileage33,230 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage33,230 miles
Since last MOT+3,682 miles
PASS
Mileage29,548 miles
Since last MOT+4,542 miles
PASS
Mileage25,006 miles
Since last MOT+3,291 miles
PASS
Mileage21,715 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage21,715 miles
Since last MOT+5,814 miles
PASS
Mileage15,901 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY53 DVH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2492cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeGY — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About GY53 DVH

What car is GY53 DVH?

GY53 DVH is a silver Land Rover Defender, diesel (2492cc). First registered in Brighton in 2003.

What is the mileage of GY53 DVH?

The last recorded mileage for GY53 DVH was 122,490 miles, recorded on 26 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GY53 DVH passed its MOT?

GY53 DVH has had 35 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (21 passes, 14 failures). It last passed on 26 Feb 2026.

Is GY53 DVH ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GY53 DVH 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 GY53 DVH?

GY53 DVH is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.