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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 2004 Land Rover Defender Diesel 2495cc has had 27 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 7 (74% pass rate). It has 125,693 miles on the clock, averaging 4,806 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for SO53 VGE
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 125,693 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 586 |
| Average per year | 4,806 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SO53 VGE |
| Make | Land Rover |
| Model | Defender |
| Colour | Green |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 2495cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SO — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About SO53 VGE
What car is SO53 VGE?
SO53 VGE is an green Land Rover Defender, diesel (2495cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2004.
What is the mileage of SO53 VGE?
The last recorded mileage for SO53 VGE was 125,693 miles, recorded on 12 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SO53 VGE passed its MOT?
SO53 VGE has had 27 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (20 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 12 Nov 2025.
Is SO53 VGE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO53 VGE is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2004, 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 VGE?
SO53 VGE is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.