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FD53 BDF

2003 Land Rover Discovery · Diesel · 2495cc

Silver Registered in Nottingham, Forest and Fens · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine2495cc
ColourSilver
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 132,351 miles on the clock, averaging 6,970 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for FD53 BDF

MOT Status
Due date passed
132,351
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
6,970

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading132,351 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,849
Average per year6,970
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FD53 BDF 44k66k88k110k132k '06'19'11

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage132,351 miles
Since last MOT+3,849 miles
PASS
Mileage128,502 miles
Since last MOT+1,634 miles
PASS
Mileage126,868 miles
Since last MOT+4,819 miles
PASS
Mileage122,049 miles
Since last MOT+5,040 miles
PASS
Mileage117,009 miles
Since last MOT+5,718 miles
PASS
Mileage111,291 miles
Since last MOT+4,483 miles
PASS
Mileage106,808 miles
Since last MOT+3,407 miles
PASS
Mileage103,401 miles
Since last MOT+6,818 miles
PASS
Mileage96,583 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,574 miles
Since last MOT+14,673 miles
PASS
Mileage81,901 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,896 miles
Since last MOT+14,081 miles
PASS
Mileage67,815 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,805 miles
Since last MOT+12,515 miles
PASS
Mileage55,290 miles
Since last MOT+11,755 miles
PASS
Mileage43,535 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage43,525 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 BDF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2495cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeFD — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About FD53 BDF

What car is FD53 BDF?

FD53 BDF is an silver Land Rover Discovery, diesel (2495cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of FD53 BDF?

The last recorded mileage for FD53 BDF was 132,351 miles, recorded on 19 Aug 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FD53 BDF passed its MOT?

FD53 BDF has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last was tested on 19 Aug 2019.

Is FD53 BDF ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FD53 BDF 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 FD53 BDF?

FD53 BDF is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.