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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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 7 (72% pass rate). It has 138,483 miles on the clock, averaging 6,687 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for SM53 JXB
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 138,483 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 6,687 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SM53 JXB |
| Make | Land Rover |
| Model | Defender |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 2495cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SM — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About SM53 JXB
What car is SM53 JXB?
SM53 JXB is an blue Land Rover Defender, diesel (2495cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.
What is the mileage of SM53 JXB?
The last recorded mileage for SM53 JXB was 138,483 miles, recorded on 18 Mar 2024 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SM53 JXB passed its MOT?
SM53 JXB has had 25 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (18 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 18 Mar 2024.
Is SM53 JXB ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM53 JXB 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 SM53 JXB?
SM53 JXB is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.