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PF53 VVU

2003 Land Rover Defender · Diesel · 2495cc

Red Registered in Preston, Preston · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine2495cc
ColourRed
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 36 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 16 (56% pass rate). It has 120,999 miles on the clock, averaging 5,024 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for PF53 VVU

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
120,999
Last Mileage
Recorded
36
Total Tests
Since 2007
56%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 16 failed

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

16

MOT failures recorded

Out of 36 tests on record
5,024

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading120,999 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,024
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PF53 VVU 25k49k73k97k121k '07'26'17

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Full MOT Test History 36 tests on record

PASS
Mileage120,999 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage120,999 miles
Since last MOT+1,851 miles
PASS
Mileage119,148 miles
Since last MOT+2,592 miles
PASS
Mileage116,556 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage116,556 miles
Since last MOT+3,038 miles
PASS
Mileage113,518 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage113,518 miles
Since last MOT+2,958 miles
PASS
Mileage110,560 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage110,560 miles
Since last MOT+3,733 miles
PASS
Mileage106,827 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,827 miles
Since last MOT+3,972 miles
PASS
Mileage102,855 miles
Since last MOT+3,401 miles
PASS
Mileage99,454 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,454 miles
Since last MOT+3,715 miles
PASS
Mileage95,739 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,739 miles
Since last MOT+4,024 miles
PASS
Mileage91,715 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage91,715 miles
Since last MOT+5,165 miles
PASS
Mileage86,550 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,550 miles
Since last MOT+5,550 miles
PASS
Mileage81,000 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,000 miles
Since last MOT+5,884 miles
PASS
Mileage75,116 miles
Since last MOT+7,277 miles
PASS
Mileage67,839 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,839 miles
Since last MOT+6,150 miles
PASS
Mileage61,689 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,689 miles
Since last MOT+6,375 miles
PASS
Mileage55,314 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,314 miles
PASS
Mileage63,033 miles
Since last MOT+15,942 miles
FAIL
Mileage47,091 miles
Since last MOT+7,836 miles
PASS
Mileage39,255 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage39,255 miles
Since last MOT+7,536 miles
PASS
Mileage31,719 miles
Since last MOT+7,114 miles
PASS
Mileage24,605 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage24,605 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF53 VVU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2495cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codePF — Preston, Preston
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About PF53 VVU

What car is PF53 VVU?

PF53 VVU is a red Land Rover Defender, diesel (2495cc). First registered in Preston in 2003.

What is the mileage of PF53 VVU?

The last recorded mileage for PF53 VVU was 120,999 miles, recorded on 3 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PF53 VVU passed its MOT?

PF53 VVU has had 36 MOT tests with a 56% pass rate (20 passes, 16 failures). It last passed on 3 Jul 2026.

Is PF53 VVU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PF53 VVU 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 PF53 VVU?

PF53 VVU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.