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PJ53 FNV

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 31 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 12 (61% pass rate). It has 89,003 miles on the clock, averaging 3,611 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for PJ53 FNV

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
89,003
Last Mileage
Recorded
31
Total Tests
Since 2006
61%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 12 failed

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

12

MOT failures recorded

Out of 31 tests on record
3,611

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
6

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading89,003 miles
Reading date
Average per year3,611
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PJ53 FNV 19k36k54k71k89k '06'26'14

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Full MOT Test History 31 tests on record

PASS
Mileage89,003 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,003 miles
Since last MOT+253 miles
PASS
Mileage88,750 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,750 miles
Since last MOT+371 miles
PASS
Mileage88,379 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,379 miles
Since last MOT+215 miles
PASS
Mileage88,164 miles
Since last MOT+642 miles
PASS
Mileage87,522 miles
Since last MOT+1,324 miles
PASS
Mileage86,198 miles
Since last MOT+3,087 miles
PASS
Mileage83,111 miles
Since last MOT+1,807 miles
PASS
Mileage81,304 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,300 miles
Since last MOT+2,442 miles
PASS
Mileage78,858 miles
Since last MOT+2,377 miles
PASS
Mileage76,481 miles
Since last MOT+160 miles
PASS
Mileage76,321 miles
Since last MOT+6,474 miles
PASS
Mileage69,847 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,838 miles
Since last MOT+7,181 miles
PASS
Mileage62,657 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,047 miles
Since last MOT+22,750 miles
PASS
Mileage56,297 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,293 miles
Since last MOT+7,273 miles
PASS
Mileage49,020 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage49,012 miles
Since last MOT+7,356 miles
PASS
Mileage41,656 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage41,656 miles
Since last MOT+7,144 miles
PASS
Mileage34,512 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage34,510 miles
Since last MOT+9,389 miles
PASS
Mileage25,121 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage25,121 miles
Since last MOT+6,170 miles
PASS
Mileage18,951 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage18,951 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ53 FNV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2495cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codePJ — Preston, Preston
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About PJ53 FNV

What car is PJ53 FNV?

PJ53 FNV is a red Land Rover Defender, diesel (2495cc). First registered in Preston in 2003.

What is the mileage of PJ53 FNV?

The last recorded mileage for PJ53 FNV was 89,003 miles, recorded on 17 Apr 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PJ53 FNV passed its MOT?

PJ53 FNV has had 31 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (19 passes, 12 failures). It last passed on 17 Apr 2026.

Is PJ53 FNV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PJ53 FNV 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 FNV?

PJ53 FNV is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.