The road tax status for RF53 MGJ is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for RF53 MGJ?

The MOT for RF53 MGJ is valid and due for renewal on or before 18 September 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of RF53 MGJ?

The recorded mileage for RF53 MGJ is 29,061 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is RF53 MGJ ULEZ compliant?

No, RF53 MGJ 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

MOT Valid

2003 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · RF53 MGJ

RF53 MGJ

2003 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 03/10/2003. Recorded mileage 29,061 miles. MOT valid until 18/09/2027.

Make & Model: LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Year / Origin: 2003 · Reading
MOT Status: Valid until 18/09/2027
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 29,061 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 2.5L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Mileage: 29,061 mi
Fuel Type: Diesel
Year: 2003
Engine: 2495cc

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RF53 MGJ Key Findings

19 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 25/08/2026
29,061 miles recorded at latest MOT
3 historical MOT failures
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring windscreen items (17 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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RF53 MGJ Mileage History

22/09/20066,976 mi
22/09/20066,976 mi
20/09/20077,538 mi+562 mi
02/10/20088,342 mi+804 mi
22/09/200910,378 mi+2,036 mi
05/10/201012,642 mi+2,264 mi
30/09/201113,540 mi+898 mi
02/10/201214,430 mi+890 mi
04/10/2013157,509 mi+143,079 mi
04/10/2013157,509 mi
09/10/201420,271 mi-137,238 mi
29/12/201522,959 mi+2,688 mi
13/02/201723,381 mi+422 mi
26/01/201824,389 mi+1,008 mi
12/02/201925,447 mi+1,058 mi
12/02/201925,447 mi
20/09/202425,569 mi+122 mi
18/09/202527,240 mi+1,671 mi
25/08/202629,061 mi+1,821 mi

Average of roughly 1,108 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

RF53 MGJ MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 27 Sept 2026, 10:19

MOT Analysis

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

19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Land Rover Defender (RF53 MGJ) between September 2006 and August 2026.

The record contains 16 passes and 3 failures.

The most recent test on 25 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (17 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 24 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.

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