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BV53 VZT

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 17 and failing 6 (74% pass rate). It has 187,076 miles on the clock, averaging 4,250 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BV53 VZT

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
187,076
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
74%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
4,250

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading187,076 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year4,250
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BV53 VZT 102k124k145k166k187k '06'26'14

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage187,076 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage187,075 miles
Since last MOT+20 miles
PASS
Mileage187,055 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage187,054 miles
Since last MOT+47,060 miles
PASS
Mileage139,994 miles
Since last MOT+9,604 miles
PASS
Mileage130,390 miles
Since last MOT+83 miles
FAIL
Mileage130,307 miles
Since last MOT+5,059 miles
PASS
Mileage125,248 miles
Since last MOT+4,733 miles
PASS
Mileage120,515 miles
Since last MOT+3,716 miles
PASS
Mileage116,799 miles
Since last MOT+4,926 miles
PASS
Mileage111,873 miles
Since last MOT+4,655 miles
PASS
Mileage107,218 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage107,218 miles
Since last MOT+4,960 miles
PASS
Mileage102,258 miles
Since last MOT+6,067 miles
PASS
Mileage96,191 miles
Since last MOT+4,529 miles
PASS
Mileage91,662 miles
Since last MOT+5,297 miles
PASS
Mileage86,365 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,365 miles
Since last MOT+6,895 miles
PASS
Mileage79,470 miles
Since last MOT+4,921 miles
PASS
Mileage74,549 miles
Since last MOT+8,259 miles
PASS
Mileage66,290 miles
FAIL
Mileage140,344 miles
Since last MOT+37,861 miles
PASS
Mileage102,483 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 VZT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2495cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeBV — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About BV53 VZT

What car is BV53 VZT?

BV53 VZT is a black Land Rover Discovery, diesel (2495cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of BV53 VZT?

The last recorded mileage for BV53 VZT was 187,076 miles, recorded on 24 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BV53 VZT passed its MOT?

BV53 VZT has had 23 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (17 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 24 Jul 2026.

Is BV53 VZT ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BV53 VZT 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 BV53 VZT?

BV53 VZT is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.