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BF53 UBY

2003 Land Rover Discovery · Diesel · 2495cc

Black Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine2495cc
ColourBlack
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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 9 (61% pass rate). It has 115,443 miles on the clock, averaging 4,902 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BF53 UBY

MOT Status
Due date passed
115,443
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
61%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
4,902

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading115,443 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,902
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BF53 UBY 23k46k69k92k115k '06'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage115,443 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage115,443 miles
Since last MOT+227 miles
PASS
Mileage115,216 miles
Since last MOT+4,003 miles
PASS
Mileage111,213 miles
Since last MOT+1,638 miles
PASS
Mileage109,575 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage109,567 miles
Since last MOT+5,173 miles
PASS
Mileage104,394 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage104,394 miles
Since last MOT+9,443 miles
PASS
Mileage94,951 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,951 miles
Since last MOT+9,276 miles
PASS
Mileage85,675 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,675 miles
Since last MOT+8,202 miles
PASS
Mileage77,473 miles
Since last MOT+5,746 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,727 miles
Since last MOT+5,145 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,582 miles
Since last MOT+3,389 miles
PASS
Mileage63,193 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,193 miles
Since last MOT+4,985 miles
PASS
Mileage58,208 miles
Since last MOT+6,817 miles
PASS
Mileage51,391 miles
Since last MOT+6,815 miles
FAIL
Mileage44,576 miles
Since last MOT+7,327 miles
PASS
Mileage37,249 miles
Since last MOT+6,933 miles
PASS
Mileage30,316 miles
Since last MOT+7,298 miles
PASS
Mileage23,018 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About BF53 UBY

What car is BF53 UBY?

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

What is the mileage of BF53 UBY?

The last recorded mileage for BF53 UBY was 115,443 miles, recorded on 23 Jul 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BF53 UBY passed its MOT?

BF53 UBY has had 23 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (14 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 23 Jul 2025.

Is BF53 UBY ULEZ compliant?

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

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