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YB53 ELX

2003 Land Rover Defender · Diesel · 2495cc

Green Registered in Leeds, Yorkshire · 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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 3 (75% pass rate). It has 81,835 miles on the clock, averaging 5,610 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for YB53 ELX

MOT Status
Due date passed
81,835
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
5,610

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading81,835 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,796
Average per year5,610
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for YB53 ELX 39k50k61k71k82k '06'14'10

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage81,835 miles
Since last MOT+5,796 miles
PASS
Mileage76,039 miles
Since last MOT+5,229 miles
PASS
Mileage70,810 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,806 miles
Since last MOT+5,114 miles
PASS
Mileage65,692 miles
Since last MOT+4,413 miles
PASS
Mileage61,279 miles
Since last MOT+5,127 miles
PASS
Mileage56,152 miles
Since last MOT+4,099 miles
PASS
Mileage52,053 miles
Since last MOT+3,433 miles
PASS
Mileage48,620 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage48,620 miles
Since last MOT+9,247 miles
PASS
Mileage39,373 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage39,364 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB53 ELX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2495cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeYB — Leeds, Yorkshire
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About YB53 ELX

What car is YB53 ELX?

YB53 ELX is a green Land Rover Defender, diesel (2495cc). First registered in Leeds in 2003.

What is the mileage of YB53 ELX?

The last recorded mileage for YB53 ELX was 81,835 miles, recorded on 23 Jun 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YB53 ELX passed its MOT?

YB53 ELX has had 12 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (9 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 23 Jun 2014.

Is YB53 ELX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YB53 ELX 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 YB53 ELX?

YB53 ELX is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.