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SY53 YOH

2003 Land Rover Defender · Diesel · 2495cc

Blue Registered in Inverness, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine2495cc
ColourBlue
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 27 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 9 (67% pass rate). It has 89,459 miles on the clock, averaging 4,102 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SY53 YOH

MOT Status
Due date passed
89,459
Last Mileage
Recorded
27
Total Tests
Since 2007
67%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 27 tests on record
4,102

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading89,459 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,658
Average per year4,102
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SY53 YOH 14k33k52k71k89k '07'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record

PASS
Mileage89,459 miles
Since last MOT+4,658 miles
PASS
Mileage84,801 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,801 miles
Since last MOT+2,735 miles
PASS
Mileage82,066 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,052 miles
Since last MOT+3,582 miles
PASS
Mileage78,470 miles
Since last MOT+2,851 miles
PASS
Mileage75,619 miles
Since last MOT+72 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,547 miles
Since last MOT+3,201 miles
PASS
Mileage72,346 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,332 miles
Since last MOT+5,137 miles
PASS
Mileage67,195 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,188 miles
Since last MOT+4,059 miles
PASS
Mileage63,129 miles
Since last MOT+3,751 miles
PASS
Mileage59,378 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,370 miles
Since last MOT+3,937 miles
PASS
Mileage55,433 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,433 miles
Since last MOT+4,552 miles
PASS
Mileage50,881 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage50,881 miles
Since last MOT+5,241 miles
PASS
Mileage45,640 miles
Since last MOT+2,923 miles
PASS
Mileage42,717 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage42,717 miles
Since last MOT+2,457 miles
PASS
Mileage40,260 miles
Since last MOT+3,748 miles
PASS
Mileage36,512 miles
Since last MOT+3,692 miles
PASS
Mileage32,820 miles
Since last MOT+3,532 miles
PASS
Mileage29,288 miles
Since last MOT+15,167 miles
PASS
Mileage14,121 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About SY53 YOH

What car is SY53 YOH?

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

What is the mileage of SY53 YOH?

The last recorded mileage for SY53 YOH was 89,459 miles, recorded on 10 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SY53 YOH passed its MOT?

SY53 YOH has had 27 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (18 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 10 Sep 2025.

Is SY53 YOH ULEZ compliant?

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

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