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BF53 UPC

2003 Land Rover Discovery · Petrol · 3950cc

Blue Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine3950cc
ColourBlue
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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 4 (71% pass rate). It has 160,517 miles on the clock, averaging 10,945 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BF53 UPC

MOT Status
Due date passed
160,517
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
10,945

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading160,517 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,344
Average per year10,945
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BF53 UPC 54k80k107k134k161k '06'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage160,517 miles
Since last MOT+7,344 miles
PASS
Mileage153,173 miles
Since last MOT+1,206 miles
PASS
Mileage151,967 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage151,967 miles
Since last MOT+3,193 miles
PASS
Mileage148,774 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage148,770 miles
Since last MOT+8,375 miles
FAIL
Mileage140,395 miles
Since last MOT+6,051 miles
PASS
Mileage134,344 miles
Since last MOT+26 miles
FAIL
Mileage134,318 miles
Since last MOT+6,473 miles
PASS
Mileage127,845 miles
Since last MOT+14,295 miles
PASS
Mileage113,550 miles
Since last MOT+32,145 miles
PASS
Mileage81,405 miles
Since last MOT+19,072 miles
PASS
Mileage62,333 miles
Since last MOT+8,606 miles
PASS
Mileage53,727 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About BF53 UPC

What car is BF53 UPC?

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

What is the mileage of BF53 UPC?

The last recorded mileage for BF53 UPC was 160,517 miles, recorded on 26 May 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BF53 UPC passed its MOT?

BF53 UPC has had 14 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (10 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 26 May 2016.

Is BF53 UPC ULEZ compliant?

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

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