Free MOT Check →Full MOT history & mileage Service History £6.99 →Full refund if no data found Full Car Check £7.49 →Crashed, financed & ownership data by Experian
SH53 DMX

2003 Land Rover Defender · Diesel · 2495cc

Green Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine2495cc
ColourGreen
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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 21 and failing 3 (88% pass rate). It has 126,306 miles on the clock, averaging 5,815 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SH53 DMX

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
126,306
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
88%
Pass Rate
21 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
5,815

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 reading126,306 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,553
Average per year5,815
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SH53 DMX 14k42k70k98k126k '06'26'15

Check SH53 DMX

Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage126,306 miles
Since last MOT+1,553 miles
PASS
Mileage124,753 miles
Since last MOT+4,532 miles
PASS
Mileage120,221 miles
Since last MOT+4,049 miles
PASS
Mileage116,172 miles
Since last MOT+4,629 miles
PASS
Mileage111,543 miles
Since last MOT+5,578 miles
PASS
Mileage105,965 miles
Since last MOT+4,398 miles
PASS
Mileage101,567 miles
Since last MOT+3,854 miles
PASS
Mileage97,713 miles
Since last MOT+7,377 miles
PASS
Mileage90,336 miles
Since last MOT+8,556 miles
PASS
Mileage81,780 miles
Since last MOT+8,537 miles
PASS
Mileage73,243 miles
Since last MOT+10,008 miles
PASS
Mileage63,235 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,235 miles
Since last MOT+527 miles
PASS
Mileage62,708 miles
Since last MOT+2,213 miles
PASS
Mileage60,495 miles
Since last MOT+6,157 miles
PASS
Mileage54,338 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,333 miles
Since last MOT+326 miles
PASS
Mileage54,007 miles
Since last MOT+3,970 miles
PASS
Mileage50,037 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage50,037 miles
Since last MOT+5,113 miles
PASS
Mileage44,924 miles
PASS
Mileage53,930 miles
Since last MOT+36,505 miles
PASS
Mileage17,425 miles
Since last MOT+3,653 miles
PASS
Mileage13,772 miles

Explore more about the Land Rover Defender

Thinking about buying this car? These resources will help you make an informed decision.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH53 DMX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2495cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSH — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

More SH53 D plates

Browse all SH53 D registrations from Glasgow.

About SH53 DMX

What car is SH53 DMX?

SH53 DMX is an green Land Rover Defender, diesel (2495cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2003.

What is the mileage of SH53 DMX?

The last recorded mileage for SH53 DMX was 126,306 miles, recorded on 3 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SH53 DMX passed its MOT?

SH53 DMX has had 24 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (21 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 3 Feb 2026.

Is SH53 DMX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SH53 DMX 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 SH53 DMX?

SH53 DMX is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.