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LA53 WRA

2003 Land Rover Defender · Diesel · 2495cc

Blue Registered in Wimbledon, London · 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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 8 (69% pass rate). It has 97,060 miles on the clock, averaging 3,203 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for LA53 WRA

MOT Status
Due date passed
97,060
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
3,203

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 reading97,060 miles
Reading date
Miles last year538
Average per year3,203
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LA53 WRA 37k52k67k82k97k '06'25'14

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage97,060 miles
Since last MOT+538 miles
PASS
Mileage96,522 miles
Since last MOT+669 miles
PASS
Mileage95,853 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,853 miles
Since last MOT+2,216 miles
PASS
Mileage93,637 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,636 miles
Since last MOT+3,938 miles
PASS
Mileage89,698 miles
Since last MOT+6,620 miles
PASS
Mileage83,078 miles
Since last MOT+585 miles
PASS
Mileage82,493 miles
Since last MOT+73 miles
PASS
Mileage82,420 miles
Since last MOT+58 miles
PASS
Mileage82,362 miles
Since last MOT+295 miles
PASS
Mileage82,067 miles
Since last MOT+372 miles
PASS
Mileage81,695 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,695 miles
Since last MOT+174 miles
PASS
Mileage81,521 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,520 miles
Since last MOT+260 miles
PASS
Mileage81,260 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,260 miles
Since last MOT+416 miles
PASS
Mileage80,844 miles
Since last MOT+1,215 miles
PASS
Mileage79,629 miles
Since last MOT+92 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,537 miles
Since last MOT+13,877 miles
PASS
Mileage65,660 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,660 miles
Since last MOT+16,296 miles
PASS
Mileage49,364 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage49,364 miles
Since last MOT+12,558 miles
PASS
Mileage36,806 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA53 WRA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2495cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLA — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About LA53 WRA

What car is LA53 WRA?

LA53 WRA is an blue Land Rover Defender, diesel (2495cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2003.

What is the mileage of LA53 WRA?

The last recorded mileage for LA53 WRA was 97,060 miles, recorded on 23 Jun 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LA53 WRA passed its MOT?

LA53 WRA has had 26 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (18 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 23 Jun 2025.

Is LA53 WRA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LA53 WRA 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 LA53 WRA?

LA53 WRA is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.