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 2003 Land Rover Defender Diesel 2495cc has had 29 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 9 (69% pass rate). It has 103,794 miles on the clock, averaging 3,617 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for SN53 MVL
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 103,794 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 899 |
| Average per year | 3,617 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 29 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SN53 MVL |
| Make | Land Rover |
| Model | Defender |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 2495cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SN — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About SN53 MVL
What car is SN53 MVL?
SN53 MVL is an blue Land Rover Defender, diesel (2495cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.
What is the mileage of SN53 MVL?
The last recorded mileage for SN53 MVL was 103,794 miles, recorded on 9 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SN53 MVL passed its MOT?
SN53 MVL has had 29 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (20 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 9 Oct 2025.
Is SN53 MVL ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SN53 MVL 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 SN53 MVL?
SN53 MVL is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.