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SM53 UPN

2003 Land Rover Defender · Diesel · 2495cc

Green Registered in Edinburgh, 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.

MOT & Mileage History for SM53 UPN

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
N/A
Last Mileage
Recorded
35
Total Tests
Since 2006
60%
Pass Rate
21 passed, 14 failed

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

14

MOT failures recorded

Out of 35 tests on record
4,918

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading155,229 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,500
Average per year4,918
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SM53 UPN 64k87k110k133k155k '06'25'14

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Full MOT Test History 35 tests on record

PASS
PASS
Mileage155,229 miles
PASS
FAIL
PASS
Mileage152,729 miles
Since last MOT+2,637 miles
PASS
Mileage150,092 miles
Since last MOT+4,162 miles
PASS
Mileage145,930 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage145,922 miles
PASS
FAIL
PASS
Mileage141,295 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage141,295 miles
Since last MOT+1,544 miles
PASS
Mileage139,751 miles
Since last MOT+2,906 miles
PASS
Mileage136,845 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage136,845 miles
Since last MOT+897 miles
PASS
Mileage135,948 miles
Since last MOT+37 miles
FAIL
Mileage135,911 miles
Since last MOT+1,852 miles
PASS
Mileage134,059 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage134,054 miles
Since last MOT+5,565 miles
PASS
Mileage128,489 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage128,489 miles
Since last MOT+9,172 miles
PASS
Mileage119,317 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage119,317 miles
Since last MOT+1,543 miles
PASS
Mileage117,774 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage117,774 miles
Since last MOT+9,414 miles
PASS
Mileage108,360 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage108,360 miles
Since last MOT+8,321 miles
PASS
Mileage100,039 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,038 miles
Since last MOT+7,555 miles
PASS
Mileage92,483 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,483 miles
Since last MOT+6,762 miles
PASS
Mileage85,721 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,719 miles
Since last MOT+8,880 miles
PASS
Mileage76,839 miles
Since last MOT+12,401 miles
PASS
Mileage64,438 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM53 UPN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2495cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSM — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SM53 UPN

What car is SM53 UPN?

SM53 UPN is an green Land Rover Defender, diesel (2495cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.

Has SM53 UPN passed its MOT?

SM53 UPN has had 35 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (21 passes, 14 failures). It last passed on 7 May 2026.

Is SM53 UPN ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM53 UPN 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 UPN?

SM53 UPN is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.