No, AE53 DZL is currently registered under SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) with the DVLA.

When is the MOT due for AE53 DZL?

The MOT for AE53 DZL is valid and due for renewal on or before 23 June 2014.

What is the recorded mileage of AE53 DZL?

The recorded mileage for AE53 DZL is 88,022 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is AE53 DZL ULEZ compliant?

No, AE53 DZL does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

2003 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · AE53 DZL

AE53 DZL

2003 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/11/2003. Recorded mileage 88,022 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model: LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Year / Origin: 2003 · Peterborough
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 23/06/2014
Road Tax: SORN
Recorded Mileage: 88,022 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: DIESEL · 2.5L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 23/06/2014

Tax Status

SORN

Statutory Off Road (SORN)

Mileage: 88,022 mi
Fuel Type: DIESEL
Year: 2003
Engine: 2495cc

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AE53 DZL Key Findings

9 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 24/06/2013
88,022 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Below Average

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

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! No MOT history found

! Older vehicle

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AE53 DZL Mileage History

16/02/200739,537 mi
27/02/200848,521 mi+8,984 mi
12/02/200955,463 mi+6,942 mi
24/03/201063,675 mi+8,212 mi
25/03/201063,694 mi+19 mi
24/03/201171,096 mi+7,402 mi
01/05/201279,385 mi+8,289 mi
04/05/201279,385 mi
24/06/201388,022 mi+8,637 mi

Average of roughly 7,633 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.

AE53 DZL MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 5 Oct 2026, 02:06

MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

9 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Land Rover Defender (AE53 DZL) between February 2007 and June 2013.

The record contains 7 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 24 June 2013 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Steering (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)”; “Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)”; “Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)”.

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