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BF53 TVU

2003 Land Rover Discovery · Petrol · 3950cc

Black Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine3950cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 3950cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 2 (87% pass rate). It has 172,659 miles on the clock, averaging 6,942 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BF53 TVU

MOT Status
Due date passed
172,659
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
87%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
6,942

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

Below average
Latest reading172,659 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,457
Average per year6,942
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BF53 TVU 89k110k131k152k173k '06'18'14

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage172,659 miles
Since last MOT+4,457 miles
PASS
Mileage168,202 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage168,202 miles
Since last MOT+7,097 miles
PASS
Mileage161,105 miles
Since last MOT+28 miles
PASS
Mileage161,077 miles
Since last MOT+36 miles
FAIL
Mileage161,041 miles
Since last MOT+3,350 miles
PASS
Mileage157,691 miles
Since last MOT+2,322 miles
PASS
Mileage155,369 miles
Since last MOT+2,958 miles
PASS
Mileage152,411 miles
Since last MOT+2,143 miles
PASS
Mileage150,268 miles
Since last MOT+3,370 miles
PASS
Mileage146,898 miles
Since last MOT+7,041 miles
PASS
Mileage139,857 miles
Since last MOT+19,266 miles
PASS
Mileage120,591 miles
Since last MOT+2,560 miles
PASS
Mileage118,031 miles
Since last MOT+29,388 miles
PASS
Mileage88,643 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 TVU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3950cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeBF — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About BF53 TVU

What car is BF53 TVU?

BF53 TVU is a black Land Rover Discovery, petrol (3950cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of BF53 TVU?

The last recorded mileage for BF53 TVU was 172,659 miles, recorded on 15 Oct 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BF53 TVU passed its MOT?

BF53 TVU has had 15 MOT tests with an 87% pass rate (13 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 15 Oct 2018.

Is BF53 TVU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BF53 TVU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is BF53 TVU?

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