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 2002 Land Rover Defender Diesel 2495cc has had 31 MOT tests on record, passing 21 and failing 10 (68% pass rate). It has 242,171 miles on the clock, averaging 9,602 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for SM52 LXU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 242,171 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 4 |
| Average per year | 9,602 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 31 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SM52 LXU |
| Make | Land Rover |
| Model | Defender |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 2495cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SM — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About SM52 LXU
What car is SM52 LXU?
SM52 LXU is an red Land Rover Defender, diesel (2495cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2002.
What is the mileage of SM52 LXU?
The last recorded mileage for SM52 LXU was 242,171 miles, recorded on 6 Mar 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SM52 LXU passed its MOT?
SM52 LXU has had 31 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (21 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 6 Mar 2026.
Is SM52 LXU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM52 LXU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2002, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is SM52 LXU?
SM52 LXU is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.