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WL53 DPN

2003 Land Rover Defender · Diesel · 2495cc

Black Registered in Truro, West of England · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine2495cc
ColourBlack
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 3 (85% pass rate). It has 141,260 miles on the clock, averaging 6,783 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for WL53 DPN

MOT Status
Due date passed
141,260
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
85%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
6,783

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading141,260 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11,756
Average per year6,783
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WL53 DPN 29k57k85k113k141k '06'23'15

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage141,260 miles
Since last MOT+11,756 miles
PASS
Mileage129,504 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage129,504 miles
Since last MOT+7,364 miles
PASS
Mileage122,140 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage122,130 miles
Since last MOT+5,852 miles
PASS
Mileage116,278 miles
Since last MOT+9,622 miles
PASS
Mileage106,656 miles
Since last MOT+10,485 miles
PASS
Mileage96,171 miles
Since last MOT+10,989 miles
PASS
Mileage85,182 miles
Since last MOT+5,459 miles
PASS
Mileage79,723 miles
Since last MOT+2,154 miles
PASS
Mileage77,569 miles
Since last MOT+1,074 miles
PASS
Mileage76,495 miles
Since last MOT+3,216 miles
PASS
Mileage73,279 miles
Since last MOT+6,143 miles
PASS
Mileage67,136 miles
Since last MOT+6,862 miles
PASS
Mileage60,274 miles
Since last MOT+7,225 miles
PASS
Mileage53,049 miles
Since last MOT+5,092 miles
PASS
Mileage47,957 miles
Since last MOT+344 miles
PASS
Mileage47,613 miles
Since last MOT+18,737 miles
PASS
Mileage28,876 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage28,876 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL53 DPN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2495cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeWL — Truro, West of England
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About WL53 DPN

What car is WL53 DPN?

WL53 DPN is a black Land Rover Defender, diesel (2495cc). First registered in Truro in 2003.

What is the mileage of WL53 DPN?

The last recorded mileage for WL53 DPN was 141,260 miles, recorded on 30 May 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WL53 DPN passed its MOT?

WL53 DPN has had 20 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (17 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 30 May 2023.

Is WL53 DPN ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WL53 DPN 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 WL53 DPN?

WL53 DPN is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.