Vehicle summary
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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 6 (77% pass rate). It has 187,891 miles on the clock, averaging 9,099 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for RF53 ETZ
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 187,891 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 211 |
| Average per year | 9,099 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | RF53 ETZ |
| Make | Land Rover |
| Model | Defender |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 2495cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RF — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About RF53 ETZ
What car is RF53 ETZ?
RF53 ETZ is an black Land Rover Defender, diesel (2495cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.
What is the mileage of RF53 ETZ?
The last recorded mileage for RF53 ETZ was 187,891 miles, recorded on 7 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RF53 ETZ passed its MOT?
RF53 ETZ has had 26 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (20 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 7 Nov 2025.
Is RF53 ETZ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RF53 ETZ 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 RF53 ETZ?
RF53 ETZ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.