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VE53 FXM

2003 Land Rover Defender · Diesel · 2495cc

Green Registered in Worcester, Severn Valley · 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 28 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 9 (68% pass rate). It has 112,776 miles on the clock, averaging 4,811 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for VE53 FXM

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
112,776
Last Mileage
Recorded
28
Total Tests
Since 2006
68%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 28 tests on record
4,811

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading112,776 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,811
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for VE53 FXM 21k44k67k90k113k '06'25'15

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Full MOT Test History 28 tests on record

PASS
Mileage112,776 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage112,776 miles
Since last MOT+2,400 miles
PASS
Mileage110,376 miles
Since last MOT+2,521 miles
PASS
Mileage107,855 miles
Since last MOT+2,873 miles
PASS
Mileage104,982 miles
Since last MOT+2,514 miles
PASS
Mileage102,468 miles
Since last MOT+4,269 miles
PASS
Mileage98,199 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,199 miles
Since last MOT+923 miles
PASS
Mileage97,276 miles
Since last MOT+5,723 miles
PASS
Mileage91,553 miles
Since last MOT+5,117 miles
PASS
Mileage86,436 miles
Since last MOT+6,108 miles
PASS
Mileage80,328 miles
Since last MOT+118 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,210 miles
Since last MOT+6,002 miles
PASS
Mileage74,208 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,204 miles
Since last MOT+7,761 miles
PASS
Mileage66,443 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,443 miles
Since last MOT+5,769 miles
PASS
Mileage60,674 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,674 miles
Since last MOT+7,015 miles
PASS
Mileage53,659 miles
Since last MOT+6,260 miles
PASS
Mileage47,399 miles
Since last MOT+5,213 miles
PASS
Mileage42,186 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage42,186 miles
Since last MOT+5,189 miles
FAIL
Mileage36,997 miles
Since last MOT+5,182 miles
PASS
Mileage31,815 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage31,815 miles
Since last MOT+4,876 miles
PASS
Mileage26,939 miles
Since last MOT+5,804 miles
PASS
Mileage21,135 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE53 FXM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2495cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeVE — Worcester, Severn Valley
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About VE53 FXM

What car is VE53 FXM?

VE53 FXM is a green Land Rover Defender, diesel (2495cc). First registered in Worcester in 2003.

What is the mileage of VE53 FXM?

The last recorded mileage for VE53 FXM was 112,776 miles, recorded on 25 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VE53 FXM passed its MOT?

VE53 FXM has had 28 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (19 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 25 Nov 2025.

Is VE53 FXM ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, VE53 FXM 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 VE53 FXM?

VE53 FXM is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.