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BF53 TXV

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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 6 (76% pass rate). It has 167,388 miles on the clock, averaging 6,906 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BF53 TXV

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
167,388
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
76%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
6,906

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 reading167,388 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,617
Average per year6,906
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BF53 TXV 34k67k100k134k167k '06'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage167,388 miles
Since last MOT+3,617 miles
PASS
Mileage163,771 miles
Since last MOT+3,282 miles
PASS
Mileage160,489 miles
FAIL
Mileage160,490 miles
Since last MOT+5,841 miles
PASS
Mileage154,649 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage154,646 miles
Since last MOT+4,612 miles
PASS
Mileage150,034 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage150,034 miles
Since last MOT+26 miles
FAIL
Mileage150,008 miles
Since last MOT+7,746 miles
PASS
Mileage142,262 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage142,260 miles
Since last MOT+9,241 miles
PASS
Mileage133,019 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage133,019 miles
Since last MOT+9,948 miles
PASS
Mileage123,071 miles
Since last MOT+8,537 miles
PASS
Mileage114,534 miles
Since last MOT+9,338 miles
PASS
Mileage105,196 miles
Since last MOT+6,892 miles
PASS
Mileage98,304 miles
Since last MOT+6,759 miles
PASS
Mileage91,545 miles
Since last MOT+7,586 miles
PASS
Mileage83,959 miles
Since last MOT+9,103 miles
PASS
Mileage74,856 miles
Since last MOT+7,628 miles
PASS
Mileage67,228 miles
Since last MOT+8,431 miles
PASS
Mileage58,797 miles
Since last MOT+9,115 miles
PASS
Mileage49,682 miles
Since last MOT+7,017 miles
PASS
Mileage42,665 miles
Since last MOT+9,105 miles
PASS
Mileage33,560 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 TXV
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 TXV

What car is BF53 TXV?

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

What is the mileage of BF53 TXV?

The last recorded mileage for BF53 TXV was 167,388 miles, recorded on 29 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BF53 TXV passed its MOT?

BF53 TXV has had 25 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (19 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 29 Nov 2025.

Is BF53 TXV ULEZ compliant?

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

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