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MT53 CZL

2004 Land Rover Defender · Diesel · 2495cc

Black Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
FuelDiesel
Engine2495cc
ColourBlack
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 2004 Land Rover Defender Diesel 2495cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 2 (90% pass rate). It has 81,730 miles on the clock, averaging 2,379 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for MT53 CZL

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
81,730
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2007
90%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
2,379

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 reading81,730 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10
Average per year2,379
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MT53 CZL 38k49k60k71k82k '07'26'17

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage81,730 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
PASS
Mileage81,720 miles
Since last MOT+129 miles
PASS
Mileage81,591 miles
Since last MOT+48 miles
PASS
Mileage81,543 miles
Since last MOT+251 miles
PASS
Mileage81,292 miles
Since last MOT+550 miles
PASS
Mileage80,742 miles
Since last MOT+10,171 miles
PASS
Mileage70,571 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,571 miles
Since last MOT+3,585 miles
PASS
Mileage66,986 miles
Since last MOT+1,231 miles
PASS
Mileage65,755 miles
Since last MOT+474 miles
PASS
Mileage65,281 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,281 miles
Since last MOT+2,759 miles
PASS
Mileage62,522 miles
Since last MOT+3,431 miles
PASS
Mileage59,091 miles
Since last MOT+4,030 miles
PASS
Mileage55,061 miles
Since last MOT+957 miles
PASS
Mileage54,104 miles
Since last MOT+3,847 miles
PASS
Mileage50,257 miles
Since last MOT+3,830 miles
PASS
Mileage46,427 miles
Since last MOT+3,706 miles
PASS
Mileage42,721 miles
Since last MOT+5,041 miles
PASS
Mileage37,680 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT53 CZL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2495cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeMT — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About MT53 CZL

What car is MT53 CZL?

MT53 CZL is an black Land Rover Defender, diesel (2495cc). First registered in Manchester in 2004.

What is the mileage of MT53 CZL?

The last recorded mileage for MT53 CZL was 81,730 miles, recorded on 14 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MT53 CZL passed its MOT?

MT53 CZL has had 20 MOT tests with an 90% pass rate (18 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 14 Feb 2026.

Is MT53 CZL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MT53 CZL is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is MT53 CZL?

MT53 CZL is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.