Vehicle summary
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 33 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 16 (52% pass rate). It has 161,945 miles on the clock, averaging 7,257 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for BG53 ELX
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 161,945 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 7,257 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 33 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | BG53 ELX |
| Make | Land Rover |
| Model | Discovery |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 2495cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | BG — Birmingham, Birmingham |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About BG53 ELX
What car is BG53 ELX?
BG53 ELX is a blue Land Rover Discovery, diesel (2495cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.
What is the mileage of BG53 ELX?
The last recorded mileage for BG53 ELX was 161,945 miles, recorded on 12 Sep 2024 during its most recent MOT test.
Has BG53 ELX passed its MOT?
BG53 ELX has had 33 MOT tests with a 52% pass rate (17 passes, 16 failures). It last passed on 12 Sep 2024.
Is BG53 ELX ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, BG53 ELX 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 BG53 ELX?
BG53 ELX is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.