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WG53 UJW

2003 Land Rover Defender · Diesel · 2495cc

Blue Registered in Exeter, West of England · 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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 7 (73% pass rate). It has 122,290 miles on the clock, averaging 5,189 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for WG53 UJW

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
122,290
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2006
73%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
5,189

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading122,290 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,010
Average per year5,189
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WG53 UJW 24k48k73k98k122k '06'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage122,290 miles
Since last MOT+1,010 miles
PASS
Mileage121,280 miles
Since last MOT+961 miles
PASS
Mileage120,319 miles
Since last MOT+1,002 miles
PASS
Mileage119,317 miles
Since last MOT+2,175 miles
PASS
Mileage117,142 miles
Since last MOT+1,341 miles
PASS
Mileage115,801 miles
Since last MOT+5,890 miles
PASS
Mileage109,911 miles
Since last MOT+33 miles
FAIL
Mileage109,878 miles
Since last MOT+4,571 miles
PASS
Mileage105,307 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage105,307 miles
Since last MOT+4,672 miles
PASS
Mileage100,635 miles
Since last MOT+51 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,584 miles
Since last MOT+6,746 miles
PASS
Mileage93,838 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,838 miles
Since last MOT+8,808 miles
PASS
Mileage85,030 miles
Since last MOT+10,868 miles
PASS
Mileage74,162 miles
Since last MOT+108 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,054 miles
Since last MOT+10,762 miles
PASS
Mileage63,292 miles
Since last MOT+8,815 miles
PASS
Mileage54,477 miles
Since last MOT+1,080 miles
PASS
Mileage53,397 miles
Since last MOT+4,749 miles
PASS
Mileage48,648 miles
Since last MOT+5,281 miles
PASS
Mileage43,367 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,367 miles
Since last MOT+6,235 miles
PASS
Mileage37,132 miles
Since last MOT+6,314 miles
PASS
Mileage30,818 miles
Since last MOT+7,059 miles
FAIL
Mileage23,759 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG53 UJW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2495cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeWG — Exeter, West of England
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About WG53 UJW

What car is WG53 UJW?

WG53 UJW is a blue Land Rover Defender, diesel (2495cc). First registered in Exeter in 2003.

What is the mileage of WG53 UJW?

The last recorded mileage for WG53 UJW was 122,290 miles, recorded on 3 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WG53 UJW passed its MOT?

WG53 UJW has had 26 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (19 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 3 Dec 2025.

Is WG53 UJW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WG53 UJW 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 WG53 UJW?

WG53 UJW is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.