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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 2495cc has had 4 MOT tests on record, passing 3 and failing once (75% pass rate). It has 125,829 miles on the clock, averaging 17,913 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for ML53 WGU
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 125,829 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 16,653 |
| Average per year | 17,913 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 4 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | ML53 WGU |
| Make | Land Rover |
| Model | Defender |
| Colour | White |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 2495cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | ML — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About ML53 WGU
What car is ML53 WGU?
ML53 WGU is an white Land Rover Defender, diesel (2495cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.
What is the mileage of ML53 WGU?
The last recorded mileage for ML53 WGU was 125,829 miles, recorded on 15 Dec 2008 during its most recent MOT test.
Has ML53 WGU passed its MOT?
ML53 WGU has had 4 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (3 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 15 Dec 2008.
Is ML53 WGU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, ML53 WGU 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 ML53 WGU?
ML53 WGU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.