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HV53 HPU

2003 Land Rover Defender · Diesel · 2495cc

Blue Registered in Portsmouth, Hampshire and Dorset · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine2495cc
ColourBlue
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 4 (81% pass rate). It has 122,580 miles on the clock, averaging 4,060 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for HV53 HPU

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
122,580
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
81%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
4,060

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading122,580 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,014
Average per year4,060
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for HV53 HPU 44k64k83k103k123k '06'26'15

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage122,580 miles
Since last MOT+2,014 miles
PASS
Mileage120,566 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage120,561 miles
Since last MOT+3,295 miles
PASS
Mileage117,266 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage117,266 miles
Since last MOT+372 miles
PASS
Mileage116,894 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage116,893 miles
Since last MOT+561 miles
PASS
Mileage116,332 miles
Since last MOT+1,281 miles
PASS
Mileage115,051 miles
Since last MOT+854 miles
PASS
Mileage114,197 miles
Since last MOT+3,080 miles
PASS
Mileage111,117 miles
Since last MOT+3,571 miles
PASS
Mileage107,546 miles
Since last MOT+9,216 miles
PASS
Mileage98,330 miles
Since last MOT+10,413 miles
PASS
Mileage87,917 miles
Since last MOT+12,397 miles
PASS
Mileage75,520 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,520 miles
Since last MOT+15,268 miles
PASS
Mileage60,252 miles
Since last MOT+395 miles
PASS
Mileage59,857 miles
Since last MOT+1,845 miles
PASS
Mileage58,012 miles
Since last MOT+3,893 miles
PASS
Mileage54,119 miles
Since last MOT+10,042 miles
PASS
Mileage44,077 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV53 HPU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2495cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeHV — Portsmouth, Hampshire and Dorset
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About HV53 HPU

What car is HV53 HPU?

HV53 HPU is an blue Land Rover Defender, diesel (2495cc). First registered in Portsmouth in 2003.

What is the mileage of HV53 HPU?

The last recorded mileage for HV53 HPU was 122,580 miles, recorded on 25 Mar 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has HV53 HPU passed its MOT?

HV53 HPU has had 21 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (17 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 25 Mar 2026.

Is HV53 HPU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, HV53 HPU 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 HV53 HPU?

HV53 HPU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.