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BF53 THU

2003 Land Rover Discovery · Diesel · 2495cc

Green Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine2495cc
ColourGreen
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 29 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 10 (66% pass rate). It has 114,576 miles on the clock, averaging 4,628 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BF53 THU

MOT Status
Due date passed
114,576
Last Mileage
Recorded
29
Total Tests
Since 2006
66%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 29 tests on record
4,628

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading114,576 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,995
Average per year4,628
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BF53 THU 27k49k71k93k115k '06'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 29 tests on record

PASS
Mileage114,576 miles
Since last MOT+5,995 miles
PASS
Mileage108,581 miles
Since last MOT+23 miles
FAIL
Mileage108,558 miles
Since last MOT+39 miles
FAIL
Mileage108,519 miles
Since last MOT+564 miles
PASS
Mileage107,955 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage107,955 miles
Since last MOT+1,034 miles
PASS
Mileage106,921 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage106,920 miles
Since last MOT+2,120 miles
PASS
Mileage104,800 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage104,800 miles
Since last MOT+3,408 miles
PASS
Mileage101,392 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,392 miles
Since last MOT+4,152 miles
PASS
Mileage97,240 miles
Since last MOT+5,694 miles
PASS
Mileage91,546 miles
Since last MOT+7,153 miles
PASS
Mileage84,393 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,393 miles
Since last MOT+6,100 miles
PASS
Mileage78,293 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,293 miles
Since last MOT+4,919 miles
PASS
Mileage73,374 miles
Since last MOT+3,790 miles
PASS
Mileage69,584 miles
Since last MOT+3,778 miles
PASS
Mileage65,806 miles
Since last MOT+722 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,084 miles
Since last MOT+4,946 miles
PASS
Mileage60,138 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,138 miles
Since last MOT+5,276 miles
PASS
Mileage54,862 miles
Since last MOT+7,212 miles
PASS
Mileage47,650 miles
Since last MOT+6,775 miles
PASS
Mileage40,875 miles
Since last MOT+6,680 miles
PASS
Mileage34,195 miles
Since last MOT+6,837 miles
PASS
Mileage27,358 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About BF53 THU

What car is BF53 THU?

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

What is the mileage of BF53 THU?

The last recorded mileage for BF53 THU was 114,576 miles, recorded on 11 Jul 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BF53 THU passed its MOT?

BF53 THU has had 29 MOT tests with a 66% pass rate (19 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 11 Jul 2025.

Is BF53 THU ULEZ compliant?

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

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