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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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 4 (82% pass rate). It has 173,944 miles on the clock, averaging 7,688 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for PJ53 CVU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 173,944 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 7,131 |
| Average per year | 7,688 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | PJ53 CVU |
| Make | Land Rover |
| Model | Defender |
| Colour | Green |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 2495cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | PJ — Preston, Preston |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About PJ53 CVU
What car is PJ53 CVU?
PJ53 CVU is a green Land Rover Defender, diesel (2495cc). First registered in Preston in 2003.
What is the mileage of PJ53 CVU?
The last recorded mileage for PJ53 CVU was 173,944 miles, recorded on 11 May 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has PJ53 CVU passed its MOT?
PJ53 CVU has had 22 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (18 passes, 4 failures). It last was tested on 11 May 2026.
Is PJ53 CVU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, PJ53 CVU 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 PJ53 CVU?
PJ53 CVU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.