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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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 5 (77% pass rate). It has 131,780 miles on the clock, averaging 5,601 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for SO53 HEV
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 131,780 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 5,818 |
| Average per year | 5,601 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SO53 HEV |
| Make | Land Rover |
| Model | Defender |
| Colour | Red |
| 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 HEV
What car is SO53 HEV?
SO53 HEV is an red Land Rover Defender, diesel (2495cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.
What is the mileage of SO53 HEV?
The last recorded mileage for SO53 HEV was 131,780 miles, recorded on 5 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SO53 HEV passed its MOT?
SO53 HEV has had 22 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (17 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 5 Jan 2026.
Is SO53 HEV ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO53 HEV 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 HEV?
SO53 HEV is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.