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OU53 VEB

2003 Land Rover Defender · Diesel · 2495cc

Green Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine2495cc
ColourGreen
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 5 MOT tests on record, passing 3 and failing 2 (60% pass rate). It has 34,149 miles on the clock, averaging 6,810 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for OU53 VEB

MOT Status
Due date passed
34,149
Last Mileage
Recorded
5
Total Tests
Since 2006
60%
Pass Rate
3 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 5 tests on record
6,810

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading34,149 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,232
Average per year6,810
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for OU53 VEB 21k24k27k31k34k '06'08'07

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Full MOT Test History 5 tests on record

PASS
Mileage34,149 miles
Since last MOT+6,232 miles
PASS
Mileage27,917 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage27,917 miles
Since last MOT+7,327 miles
PASS
Mileage20,590 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage20,590 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU53 VEB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2495cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeOU — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About OU53 VEB

What car is OU53 VEB?

OU53 VEB is an green Land Rover Defender, diesel (2495cc). First registered in Oxford in 2003.

What is the mileage of OU53 VEB?

The last recorded mileage for OU53 VEB was 34,149 miles, recorded on 30 Jun 2008 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OU53 VEB passed its MOT?

OU53 VEB has had 5 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (3 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 30 Jun 2008.

Is OU53 VEB ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, OU53 VEB 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 OU53 VEB?

OU53 VEB is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.