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PX53 ARU

2003 Land Rover Defender · Diesel · 2495cc

Red Registered in Carlisle, 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 136,606 miles on the clock, averaging 5,524 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for PX53 ARU

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
136,606
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
5,524

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading136,606 miles
Reading date
Miles last year18
Average per year5,524
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PX53 ARU 31k57k84k110k137k '06'26'16

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Full MOT Test History 31 tests on record

PASS
Mileage136,606 miles
Since last MOT+18 miles
FAIL
Mileage136,588 miles
Since last MOT+2,348 miles
PASS
Mileage134,240 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage134,239 miles
Since last MOT+2,476 miles
PASS
Mileage131,763 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage131,758 miles
Since last MOT+5,429 miles
PASS
Mileage126,329 miles
Since last MOT+23 miles
FAIL
Mileage126,306 miles
Since last MOT+6,997 miles
PASS
Mileage119,309 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage119,298 miles
Since last MOT+9,995 miles
PASS
Mileage109,303 miles
Since last MOT+7,157 miles
PASS
Mileage102,146 miles
Since last MOT+5,314 miles
PASS
Mileage96,832 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,821 miles
Since last MOT+5,781 miles
PASS
Mileage91,040 miles
Since last MOT+5,544 miles
PASS
Mileage85,496 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,485 miles
Since last MOT+5,673 miles
PASS
Mileage79,812 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,801 miles
Since last MOT+7,416 miles
PASS
Mileage72,385 miles
Since last MOT+6,522 miles
PASS
Mileage65,863 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,863 miles
Since last MOT+3,628 miles
PASS
Mileage62,235 miles
Since last MOT+4,055 miles
PASS
Mileage58,180 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,180 miles
Since last MOT+3,639 miles
PASS
Mileage54,541 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,529 miles
Since last MOT+3,743 miles
PASS
Mileage50,786 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage50,786 miles
Since last MOT+8,829 miles
PASS
Mileage41,957 miles
Since last MOT+11,148 miles
PASS
Mileage30,809 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX53 ARU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2495cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codePX — Carlisle, Preston
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About PX53 ARU

What car is PX53 ARU?

PX53 ARU is a red Land Rover Defender, diesel (2495cc). First registered in Carlisle in 2003.

What is the mileage of PX53 ARU?

The last recorded mileage for PX53 ARU was 136,606 miles, recorded on 13 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PX53 ARU passed its MOT?

PX53 ARU has had 31 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (19 passes, 12 failures). It last passed on 13 Feb 2026.

Is PX53 ARU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PX53 ARU 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 PX53 ARU?

PX53 ARU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.