Vehicle summary
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 4 (78% pass rate). It has 230,139 miles on the clock, averaging 11,723 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for ML53 WJD
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 230,139 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 688 |
| Average per year | 11,723 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | ML53 WJD |
| Make | Land Rover |
| Model | Defender |
| Colour | Silver |
| 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 WJD
What car is ML53 WJD?
ML53 WJD is an silver Land Rover Defender, diesel (2495cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.
What is the mileage of ML53 WJD?
The last recorded mileage for ML53 WJD was 230,139 miles, recorded on 30 Nov 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has ML53 WJD passed its MOT?
ML53 WJD has had 18 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (14 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 30 Nov 2019.
Is ML53 WJD ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, ML53 WJD 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 WJD?
ML53 WJD is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.