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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 4 MOT tests on record, passing 3 and failing once (75% pass rate). It has 47,007 miles on the clock, averaging 10,642 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for SM53 UPY
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 47,007 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 10,642 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 4 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SM53 UPY |
| Make | Land Rover |
| Model | Defender |
| Colour | Green |
| 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 UPY
What car is SM53 UPY?
SM53 UPY is an green Land Rover Defender, diesel (2495cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.
What is the mileage of SM53 UPY?
The last recorded mileage for SM53 UPY was 47,007 miles, recorded on 28 Oct 2008 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SM53 UPY passed its MOT?
SM53 UPY has had 4 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (3 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 28 Oct 2008.
Is SM53 UPY ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM53 UPY 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 UPY?
SM53 UPY is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.