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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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 7 (67% pass rate). It has 97,593 miles on the clock, averaging 6,191 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for SL53 DSX
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 97,593 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 10 |
| Average per year | 6,191 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SL53 DSX |
| Make | Land Rover |
| Model | Defender |
| Colour | Green |
| 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 DSX
What car is SL53 DSX?
SL53 DSX is an green Land Rover Defender, diesel (2495cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.
What is the mileage of SL53 DSX?
The last recorded mileage for SL53 DSX was 97,593 miles, recorded on 17 Apr 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SL53 DSX passed its MOT?
SL53 DSX has had 21 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (14 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 17 Apr 2018.
Is SL53 DSX ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SL53 DSX 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 DSX?
SL53 DSX is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.