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HF53 DMU

2004 Land Rover Defender · Diesel · 2492cc

Grey Registered in Bournemouth, Hampshire and Dorset · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
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 2004 Land Rover Defender Diesel 2492cc has had 25 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 8 (68% pass rate). It has 82,846 miles on the clock, averaging 3,976 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for HF53 DMU

MOT Status
Due date passed
82,846
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2008
68%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
3,976

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

Low mileage
Latest reading82,846 miles
Reading date
Miles last year675
Average per year3,976
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for HF53 DMU 20k36k51k67k83k '08'24'14

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage82,846 miles
Since last MOT+675 miles
PASS
Mileage82,171 miles
Since last MOT+565 miles
PASS
Mileage81,606 miles
Since last MOT+8,893 miles
PASS
Mileage72,713 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,713 miles
Since last MOT+5,535 miles
PASS
Mileage67,178 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,178 miles
Since last MOT+82 miles
PASS
Mileage67,096 miles
Since last MOT+1,396 miles
PASS
Mileage65,700 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,700 miles
Since last MOT+6,902 miles
PASS
Mileage58,798 miles
Since last MOT+2,812 miles
PASS
Mileage55,986 miles
Since last MOT+3,012 miles
PASS
Mileage52,974 miles
Since last MOT+2,038 miles
PASS
Mileage50,936 miles
Since last MOT+18 miles
FAIL
Mileage50,918 miles
Since last MOT+3,912 miles
PASS
Mileage47,006 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage47,002 miles
Since last MOT+4,078 miles
PASS
Mileage42,924 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage42,920 miles
Since last MOT+4,973 miles
PASS
Mileage37,947 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage37,943 miles
Since last MOT+4,845 miles
PASS
Mileage33,098 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage33,096 miles
Since last MOT+6,007 miles
PASS
Mileage27,089 miles
Since last MOT+7,209 miles
PASS
Mileage19,880 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF53 DMU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2492cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeHF — Bournemouth, Hampshire and Dorset
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About HF53 DMU

What car is HF53 DMU?

HF53 DMU is an grey Land Rover Defender, diesel (2492cc). First registered in Bournemouth in 2004.

What is the mileage of HF53 DMU?

The last recorded mileage for HF53 DMU was 82,846 miles, recorded on 14 Feb 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has HF53 DMU passed its MOT?

HF53 DMU has had 25 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (17 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 14 Feb 2024.

Is HF53 DMU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, HF53 DMU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is HF53 DMU?

HF53 DMU is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.