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BF53 TCV

2003 Land Rover Discovery · Diesel · 2495cc

Red Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine2495cc
ColourRed
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 3 (83% pass rate). It has 85,824 miles on the clock, averaging 4,144 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BF53 TCV

MOT Status
Due date passed
85,824
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
83%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
4,144

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading85,824 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,144
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BF53 TCV 29k43k57k72k86k '06'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage85,824 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,824 miles
Since last MOT+3,960 miles
PASS
Mileage81,864 miles
Since last MOT+3,798 miles
PASS
Mileage78,066 miles
Since last MOT+3,518 miles
PASS
Mileage74,548 miles
Since last MOT+3,938 miles
PASS
Mileage70,610 miles
Since last MOT+1,033 miles
PASS
Mileage69,577 miles
Since last MOT+3,321 miles
PASS
Mileage66,256 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,255 miles
Since last MOT+4,884 miles
PASS
Mileage61,371 miles
Since last MOT+5,427 miles
PASS
Mileage55,944 miles
Since last MOT+2,521 miles
PASS
Mileage53,423 miles
Since last MOT+3,662 miles
PASS
Mileage49,761 miles
Since last MOT+4,420 miles
PASS
Mileage45,341 miles
Since last MOT+5,631 miles
PASS
Mileage39,710 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage39,710 miles
Since last MOT+5,125 miles
PASS
Mileage34,585 miles
Since last MOT+5,752 miles
PASS
Mileage28,833 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 TCV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2495cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeBF — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About BF53 TCV

What car is BF53 TCV?

BF53 TCV is a red Land Rover Discovery, diesel (2495cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of BF53 TCV?

The last recorded mileage for BF53 TCV was 85,824 miles, recorded on 13 Jul 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BF53 TCV passed its MOT?

BF53 TCV has had 18 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (15 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 13 Jul 2020.

Is BF53 TCV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BF53 TCV 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 BF53 TCV?

BF53 TCV is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.