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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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 2 (82% pass rate). It has 80,435 miles on the clock, averaging 5,992 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for SY53 RUA
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 80,435 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 3 |
| Average per year | 5,992 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SY53 RUA |
| Make | Land Rover |
| Model | Defender |
| Colour | Green |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 2495cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SY — Inverness, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About SY53 RUA
What car is SY53 RUA?
SY53 RUA is an green Land Rover Defender, diesel (2495cc). First registered in Inverness in 2003.
What is the mileage of SY53 RUA?
The last recorded mileage for SY53 RUA was 80,435 miles, recorded on 16 Aug 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SY53 RUA passed its MOT?
SY53 RUA has had 11 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (9 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 16 Aug 2016.
Is SY53 RUA ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SY53 RUA 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 RUA?
SY53 RUA is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.