The road tax status for VN53 BYP is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for VN53 BYP?

The MOT for VN53 BYP is valid and due for renewal on or before 27 May 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of VN53 BYP?

The recorded mileage for VN53 BYP is 121,444 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is VN53 BYP ULEZ compliant?

No, VN53 BYP 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 · VN53 BYP

VN53 BYP

2003 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 22/10/2003. Recorded mileage 121,444 miles. MOT valid until 27/05/2027.

Make & Model: LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Year / Origin: 2003 · Worcester
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 27/05/2027
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 121,444 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 2.5L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Valid

Valid until 27/05/2027

Tax Status

Check Tax

Click to check rates

Mileage: 121,444 mi
Fuel Type: Diesel
Year: 2003
Engine: 2495cc

£20,000 Experian Data Guarantee

Official Check

Full Vehicle History & Finance Check£19.99 (HPI)

£8.99one-off payment

Instant online report + PDF copy emailed

Why check before paying the seller?

Free DVSA records only show public MOT passes. Only an Experian check verifies if the car has unpaid finance debt, a total-loss write-off marker, or a police theft report.

Experian Registry Checks Ready to Verify

Outstanding Finance (HP / PCP)

Lenders can legally repossess unpaid cars

READY

Insurance Total Loss (Cat S, N, A, B)

Structural & accident damage records

READY

Police Stolen Marker (PNC)

Police National Computer register

READY

Mileage Fraud & Plate Changes

Cross-referenced national logbook

READY

One-off payment PDF copy emailed Apple & Google Pay £20,000 guarantee

VN53 BYP Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 19/05/2026
121,444 miles recorded at latest MOT
1 historical MOT failure
21 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (16 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Average

DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Average

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✓ Valid MOT

! Tax Status Unknown

✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)

✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently

! Older vehicle

Experian Provenance Check

Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.

Verified Experian Data

Full History Report

Official provenance and safety check for VN53BYP

Data provided by Experian

Stolen

EXPERIAN

Available in full check

Finance

EXPERIAN

Available in full check

Write-off

EXPERIAN

Available in full check

Salvage

EXPERIAN

Available in full check

Imported

EXPERIAN

Available in full check

Exported

EXPERIAN

Available in full check

Scrapped

EXPERIAN

Available in full check

Destruction

EXPERIAN

Available in full check

V5C Logbook

EXPERIAN

Available in full check

£20,000 Experian Data Guarantee Included

Verify Outstanding Finance & Provenance Before Buying

Free DVLA records only confirm roadworthiness. Protect yourself against active finance repossession, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage fraud with an official Experian check.

✓ One-off payment (no subscription)✓ Instant on screen + PDF emailed✓ Official Experian registry✓ Apple Pay / Google Pay / Cards

Data provided by Experian

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence

Estimate current market value

Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.

VN53 BYP Mileage History

09/05/2023110,149 mi
09/05/2024113,422 mi+3,273 mi
29/05/2025117,158 mi+3,736 mi
29/05/2025117,158 mi
19/05/2026121,444 mi+4,286 mi

Average of roughly 3,731 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

VN53 BYP MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 26 Sept 2026, 06:40

MOT Analysis

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

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Land Rover Defender (VN53 BYP) between May 2023 and May 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 19 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (16 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Steering (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 44 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.

PASS

FAIL

ADVISORY