Vehicle summary
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 4 (81% pass rate). It has 227,544 miles on the clock, averaging 8,129 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for HO03 VEL
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 227,544 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 4,091 |
| Average per year | 8,129 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | HO03 VEL |
| Make | Land Rover |
| Model | Defender |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 2495cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | HO — Portsmouth, Hampshire and Dorset |
| Age identifier | 03 — March 2003 to August 2003 |
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About HO03 VEL
What car is HO03 VEL?
HO03 VEL is an blue Land Rover Defender, diesel (2495cc). First registered in Portsmouth in 2003.
What is the mileage of HO03 VEL?
The last recorded mileage for HO03 VEL was 227,544 miles, recorded on 10 Feb 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has HO03 VEL passed its MOT?
HO03 VEL has had 21 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (17 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 10 Feb 2025.
Is HO03 VEL ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, HO03 VEL 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 HO03 VEL?
HO03 VEL is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.