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SY53 EFU

2003 Land Rover Defender · Diesel · 2495cc

Green Registered in Inverness, 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 5 MOT tests on record, passing 4 and failing once (80% pass rate). It has 41,603 miles on the clock, averaging 4,778 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SY53 EFU

MOT Status
Due date passed
41,603
Last Mileage
Recorded
5
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
4 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 5 tests on record
4,778

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading41,603 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,691
Average per year4,778
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SY53 EFU 29k32k35k38k42k '06'09'08

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Full MOT Test History 5 tests on record

PASS
Mileage41,603 miles
Since last MOT+1,691 miles
PASS
Mileage39,912 miles
Since last MOT+38 miles
FAIL
Mileage39,874 miles
Since last MOT+4,554 miles
PASS
Mileage35,320 miles
Since last MOT+6,705 miles
PASS
Mileage28,615 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY53 EFU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2495cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSY — Inverness, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SY53 EFU

What car is SY53 EFU?

SY53 EFU is an green Land Rover Defender, diesel (2495cc). First registered in Inverness in 2003.

What is the mileage of SY53 EFU?

The last recorded mileage for SY53 EFU was 41,603 miles, recorded on 12 Aug 2009 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SY53 EFU passed its MOT?

SY53 EFU has had 5 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (4 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 12 Aug 2009.

Is SY53 EFU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SY53 EFU 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 SY53 EFU?

SY53 EFU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.