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SO53 HFG

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.

At a glance

This 2003 Land Rover Defender Diesel 2495cc has had 11 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 4 (64% pass rate). It has 111,699 miles on the clock, averaging 9,954 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SO53 HFG

MOT Status
Due date passed
111,699
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2006
64%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
9,954

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading111,699 miles
Reading date
Average per year9,954
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SO53 HFG 50k65k81k96k112k '06'13'09

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage111,699 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage111,699 miles
Since last MOT+1,347 miles
PASS
Mileage110,352 miles
Since last MOT+8,112 miles
PASS
Mileage102,240 miles
Since last MOT+117 miles
FAIL
Mileage102,123 miles
Since last MOT+12,903 miles
PASS
Mileage89,220 miles
Since last MOT+12,451 miles
PASS
Mileage76,769 miles
Since last MOT+54 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,715 miles
Since last MOT+14,027 miles
PASS
Mileage62,688 miles
Since last MOT+134 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,554 miles
Since last MOT+13,011 miles
PASS
Mileage49,543 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO53 HFG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2495cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSO — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SO53 HFG

What car is SO53 HFG?

SO53 HFG is an green Land Rover Defender, diesel (2495cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.

What is the mileage of SO53 HFG?

The last recorded mileage for SO53 HFG was 111,699 miles, recorded on 11 Mar 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SO53 HFG passed its MOT?

SO53 HFG has had 11 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (7 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 11 Mar 2013.

Is SO53 HFG ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO53 HFG 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 HFG?

SO53 HFG is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.