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HV53 NUK

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 28 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 8 (71% pass rate). It has 145,218 miles on the clock, averaging 6,630 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for HV53 NUK

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
145,218
Last Mileage
Recorded
28
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 28 tests on record
6,630

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 reading145,218 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,437
Average per year6,630
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for HV53 NUK 14k47k80k112k145k '06'26'17

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Full MOT Test History 28 tests on record

PASS
Mileage145,218 miles
Since last MOT+5,437 miles
PASS
Mileage139,781 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage139,781 miles
Since last MOT+4,964 miles
PASS
Mileage134,817 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage134,817 miles
Since last MOT+4,673 miles
PASS
Mileage130,144 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage130,142 miles
Since last MOT+4,300 miles
PASS
Mileage125,842 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage125,842 miles
Since last MOT+4,568 miles
PASS
Mileage121,274 miles
Since last MOT+6,784 miles
PASS
Mileage114,490 miles
Since last MOT+6,859 miles
PASS
Mileage107,631 miles
Since last MOT+6,422 miles
PASS
Mileage101,209 miles
Since last MOT+5,249 miles
PASS
Mileage95,960 miles
Since last MOT+3,950 miles
PASS
Mileage92,010 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,010 miles
Since last MOT+5,292 miles
PASS
Mileage86,718 miles
Since last MOT+6,314 miles
PASS
Mileage80,404 miles
Since last MOT+6,732 miles
PASS
Mileage73,672 miles
Since last MOT+5,399 miles
PASS
Mileage68,273 miles
Since last MOT+5,021 miles
PASS
Mileage63,252 miles
Since last MOT+7,526 miles
PASS
Mileage55,726 miles
Since last MOT+8,974 miles
PASS
Mileage46,752 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage46,752 miles
Since last MOT+12,974 miles
PASS
Mileage33,778 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage33,778 miles
Since last MOT+15,775 miles
PASS
Mileage18,003 miles
Since last MOT+3,879 miles
FAIL
Mileage14,124 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV53 NUK
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 NUK

What car is HV53 NUK?

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

What is the mileage of HV53 NUK?

The last recorded mileage for HV53 NUK was 145,218 miles, recorded on 19 May 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has HV53 NUK passed its MOT?

HV53 NUK has had 28 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (20 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 19 May 2026.

Is HV53 NUK ULEZ compliant?

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

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