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WG53 VUX

2004 Land Rover Defender · Diesel · 2495cc

White Registered in Exeter, West of England · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2004
FuelDiesel
Engine2495cc
ColourWhite
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 2004 Land Rover Defender Diesel 2495cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 9 (63% pass rate). It has 96,733 miles on the clock, averaging 5,351 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for WG53 VUX

MOT Status
Due date passed
96,733
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2007
63%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
5,351

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

Below average
Latest reading96,733 miles
Reading date
Miles last year-40
Average per year5,351
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WG53 VUX 20k39k58k78k97k '07'21'15

Check WG53 VUX

Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage96,733 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,773 miles
Since last MOT+403 miles
PASS
Mileage96,370 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,366 miles
Since last MOT+408 miles
PASS
Mileage95,958 miles
Since last MOT+2,989 miles
PASS
Mileage92,969 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,969 miles
Since last MOT+4,629 miles
PASS
Mileage88,340 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,338 miles
Since last MOT+4,786 miles
PASS
Mileage83,552 miles
Since last MOT+251 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,301 miles
Since last MOT+12,794 miles
PASS
Mileage70,507 miles
Since last MOT+178 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,329 miles
Since last MOT+14,477 miles
PASS
Mileage55,852 miles
Since last MOT+10,408 miles
PASS
Mileage45,444 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage45,434 miles
Since last MOT+4,909 miles
PASS
Mileage40,525 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage40,525 miles
Since last MOT+3,609 miles
PASS
Mileage36,916 miles
Since last MOT+3,353 miles
PASS
Mileage33,563 miles
Since last MOT+4,226 miles
PASS
Mileage29,337 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage29,337 miles
Since last MOT+2,493 miles
PASS
Mileage26,844 miles
Since last MOT+6,838 miles
PASS
Mileage20,006 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG53 VUX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2495cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeWG — Exeter, West of England
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About WG53 VUX

What car is WG53 VUX?

WG53 VUX is a white Land Rover Defender, diesel (2495cc). First registered in Exeter in 2004.

What is the mileage of WG53 VUX?

The last recorded mileage for WG53 VUX was 96,733 miles, recorded on 24 Sep 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WG53 VUX passed its MOT?

WG53 VUX has had 24 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (15 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 24 Sep 2021.

Is WG53 VUX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WG53 VUX is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2004, 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 VUX?

WG53 VUX is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.