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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 3 (86% pass rate). It has 180,587 miles on the clock, averaging 7,649 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for DE53 LKU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 180,587 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 10,332 |
| Average per year | 7,649 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | DE53 LKU |
| Make | Land Rover |
| Model | Discovery |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 2495cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | DE — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About DE53 LKU
What car is DE53 LKU?
DE53 LKU is a silver Land Rover Discovery, diesel (2495cc). First registered in Chester in 2003.
What is the mileage of DE53 LKU?
The last recorded mileage for DE53 LKU was 180,587 miles, recorded on 10 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has DE53 LKU passed its MOT?
DE53 LKU has had 22 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (19 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 10 Oct 2025.
Is DE53 LKU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, DE53 LKU 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 DE53 LKU?
DE53 LKU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.