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YY53 LOJ

2003 Land Rover Defender · Diesel · 2495cc

Blue Registered in Beverley, Yorkshire · 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 18 and failing 8 (69% pass rate). It has 242,208 miles on the clock, averaging 11,405 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for YY53 LOJ

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
242,208
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
11,405

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading242,208 miles
Reading date
Miles last year25,414
Average per year11,405
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YY53 LOJ 21k76k131k187k242k '06'26'16

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage242,208 miles
Since last MOT+25,414 miles
PASS
Mileage216,794 miles
Since last MOT+30,605 miles
PASS
Mileage186,189 miles
Since last MOT+24,243 miles
PASS
Mileage161,946 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage161,943 miles
Since last MOT+20,779 miles
PASS
Mileage141,164 miles
Since last MOT+18,421 miles
PASS
Mileage122,743 miles
Since last MOT+35,516 miles
PASS
Mileage87,227 miles
Since last MOT+15,604 miles
PASS
Mileage71,623 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,623 miles
Since last MOT+4,487 miles
PASS
Mileage67,136 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,132 miles
Since last MOT+6,303 miles
PASS
Mileage60,829 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,828 miles
Since last MOT+3,652 miles
PASS
Mileage57,176 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,176 miles
Since last MOT+747 miles
PASS
Mileage56,429 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,429 miles
Since last MOT+3,557 miles
PASS
Mileage52,872 miles
Since last MOT+35 miles
FAIL
Mileage52,837 miles
Since last MOT+2,359 miles
PASS
Mileage50,478 miles
Since last MOT+4,720 miles
PASS
Mileage45,758 miles
Since last MOT+4,116 miles
FAIL
Mileage41,642 miles
Since last MOT+6,948 miles
PASS
Mileage34,694 miles
Since last MOT+7,064 miles
PASS
Mileage27,630 miles
Since last MOT+6,956 miles
PASS
Mileage20,674 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 LOJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2495cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeYY — Beverley, Yorkshire
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About YY53 LOJ

What car is YY53 LOJ?

YY53 LOJ is a blue Land Rover Defender, diesel (2495cc). First registered in Beverley in 2003.

What is the mileage of YY53 LOJ?

The last recorded mileage for YY53 LOJ was 242,208 miles, recorded on 24 Mar 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YY53 LOJ passed its MOT?

YY53 LOJ has had 26 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (18 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 24 Mar 2026.

Is YY53 LOJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YY53 LOJ 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 YY53 LOJ?

YY53 LOJ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.