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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 5 (80% pass rate). It has 81,789 miles on the clock, averaging 3,269 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for SL53 DBO
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 81,789 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1,924 |
| Average per year | 3,269 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SL53 DBO |
| Make | Land Rover |
| Model | Defender |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 2495cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SL — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About SL53 DBO
What car is SL53 DBO?
SL53 DBO is an blue Land Rover Defender, diesel (2495cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.
What is the mileage of SL53 DBO?
The last recorded mileage for SL53 DBO was 81,789 miles, recorded on 27 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SL53 DBO passed its MOT?
SL53 DBO has had 25 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (20 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 27 Oct 2025.
Is SL53 DBO ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SL53 DBO 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 SL53 DBO?
SL53 DBO is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.