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AF53 VBJ

2003 Land Rover Discovery · Diesel · 2495cc

Gold Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine2495cc
ColourGold
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 Discovery Diesel 2495cc has had 32 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 13 (59% pass rate). It has 250,493 miles on the clock, averaging 10,507 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for AF53 VBJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
250,493
Last Mileage
Recorded
32
Total Tests
Since 2006
59%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 13 failed

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

13

MOT failures recorded

Out of 32 tests on record
10,507

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading250,493 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,876
Average per year10,507
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AF53 VBJ 51k101k151k201k250k '06'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 32 tests on record

PASS
Mileage250,493 miles
Since last MOT+4,876 miles
PASS
Mileage245,617 miles
Since last MOT+5,278 miles
PASS
Mileage240,339 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage240,339 miles
Since last MOT+4,942 miles
PASS
Mileage235,397 miles
Since last MOT+31,940 miles
PASS
Mileage203,457 miles
FAIL
Mileage230,457 miles
Since last MOT+6,637 miles
PASS
Mileage223,820 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage223,819 miles
Since last MOT+4,551 miles
PASS
Mileage219,268 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage219,266 miles
Since last MOT+5,839 miles
PASS
Mileage213,427 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage213,427 miles
Since last MOT+12,201 miles
PASS
Mileage201,226 miles
Since last MOT+18 miles
FAIL
Mileage201,208 miles
Since last MOT+12,685 miles
PASS
Mileage188,523 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage188,522 miles
Since last MOT+12,306 miles
PASS
Mileage176,216 miles
Since last MOT+8,994 miles
PASS
Mileage167,222 miles
Since last MOT+12,429 miles
PASS
Mileage154,793 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage154,783 miles
Since last MOT+10,000 miles
PASS
Mileage144,783 miles
Since last MOT+45 miles
FAIL
Mileage144,738 miles
Since last MOT+15,375 miles
PASS
Mileage129,363 miles
Since last MOT+209 miles
FAIL
Mileage129,154 miles
Since last MOT+11,827 miles
PASS
Mileage117,327 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage117,311 miles
Since last MOT+11,822 miles
PASS
Mileage105,489 miles
Since last MOT+538 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,951 miles
Since last MOT+27,322 miles
PASS
Mileage77,629 miles
Since last MOT+13,274 miles
FAIL
Mileage64,355 miles
Since last MOT+13,449 miles
PASS
Mileage50,906 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 VBJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2495cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeAF — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About AF53 VBJ

What car is AF53 VBJ?

AF53 VBJ is an gold Land Rover Discovery, diesel (2495cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2003.

What is the mileage of AF53 VBJ?

The last recorded mileage for AF53 VBJ was 250,493 miles, recorded on 28 Aug 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AF53 VBJ passed its MOT?

AF53 VBJ has had 32 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (19 passes, 13 failures). It last passed on 28 Aug 2025.

Is AF53 VBJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AF53 VBJ 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 AF53 VBJ?

AF53 VBJ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.