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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 2492cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 6 (75% pass rate). It has 190,887 miles on the clock, averaging 8,068 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for MK53 WHJ
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 190,887 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 2 |
| Average per year | 8,068 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | MK53 WHJ |
| Make | Land Rover |
| Model | Defender |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 2492cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | MK — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About MK53 WHJ
What car is MK53 WHJ?
MK53 WHJ is an silver Land Rover Defender, diesel (2492cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.
What is the mileage of MK53 WHJ?
The last recorded mileage for MK53 WHJ was 190,887 miles, recorded on 15 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has MK53 WHJ passed its MOT?
MK53 WHJ has had 24 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (18 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 15 Oct 2025.
Is MK53 WHJ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, MK53 WHJ 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 MK53 WHJ?
MK53 WHJ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.