No, PX53 AHV is currently recorded as untaxed in official DVLA vehicle records.

When is the MOT due for PX53 AHV?

The MOT for PX53 AHV is valid and due for renewal on or before 16 July 2025.

What is the recorded mileage of PX53 AHV?

The recorded mileage for PX53 AHV is 87,786 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is PX53 AHV ULEZ compliant?

No, PX53 AHV 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 · PX53 AHV

PX53 AHV

2003 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 06 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 87,786 miles. MOT expired on 16 Jul 2025.

Make & Model: LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Year / Origin: 2003 · Carlisle
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Expired on 16 Jul 2025
Road Tax: Untaxed (25 Nov 2024)
Recorded Mileage: 87,786 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 2.5L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

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Tax Status

Untaxed

Tax due 25 Nov 2024

Fuel Type

Diesel

Year

2003

Engine

2495cc

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PX53 AHV Key Findings

26 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 18/07/2024
87,786 miles recorded at latest MOT
8 historical MOT failures
3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (28 mentions)

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PX53 AHV MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 23 Oct 2026, 06:09

MOT Analysis

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26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Land Rover Defender (PX53 AHV) between October 2006 and July 2024.

The record contains 18 passes and 8 failures.

The most recent test on 18 July 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (28 issues), Suspension (13 issues), Bodywork (10 issues), Windscreen (7 issues), Brakes (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 50 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: “Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure (6.2.2 (c) (i))”; “Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))”.

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PX53 AHV Mileage History

30/10/200615,549 mi
12/10/200736,444 mi+20,895 mi
04/11/200848,034 mi+11,590 mi
26/06/200949,805 mi+1,771 mi
25/06/201051,186 mi+1,381 mi
25/07/201153,153 mi+1,967 mi
25/07/201153,153 mi
14/06/201254,425 mi+1,272 mi
30/05/201357,814 mi+3,389 mi
03/06/201460,232 mi+2,418 mi
09/06/201460,239 mi+7 mi
26/08/201562,536 mi+2,297 mi
26/08/201562,536 mi
30/08/201664,092 mi+1,556 mi
02/09/201664,100 mi+8 mi
19/10/201765,616 mi+1,516 mi
16/10/201865,966 mi+350 mi
18/10/201865,967 mi+1 mi
29/11/201968,330 mi+2,363 mi
29/11/201968,330 mi
08/02/202171,029 mi+2,699 mi
16/02/202280,944 mi+9,915 mi
28/02/202280,993 mi+49 mi
23/02/202384,189 mi+3,196 mi
24/02/202384,189 mi
18/07/202487,786 mi+3,597 mi

Average of roughly 4,077 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.

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May be subject to ULEZ charges

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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