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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 9 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 2 (78% pass rate). It has 114,668 miles on the clock, averaging 8,727 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for SO53 EHJ
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 114,668 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 12 |
| Average per year | 8,727 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SO53 EHJ |
| Make | Land Rover |
| Model | Defender |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 2495cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SO — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About SO53 EHJ
What car is SO53 EHJ?
SO53 EHJ is an blue Land Rover Defender, diesel (2495cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.
What is the mileage of SO53 EHJ?
The last recorded mileage for SO53 EHJ was 114,668 miles, recorded on 26 Jun 2013 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SO53 EHJ passed its MOT?
SO53 EHJ has had 9 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (7 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 26 Jun 2013.
Is SO53 EHJ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO53 EHJ 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 SO53 EHJ?
SO53 EHJ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.