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FJ53 VNV

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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 3 (86% pass rate). It has 98,705 miles on the clock, averaging 4,126 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for FJ53 VNV

MOT Status
Due date passed
98,705
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
86%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
4,126

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 reading98,705 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5
Average per year4,126
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FJ53 VNV 27k45k63k81k99k '06'24'16

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage98,705 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,700 miles
Since last MOT+400 miles
PASS
Mileage98,300 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,300 miles
Since last MOT+1,217 miles
PASS
Mileage97,083 miles
Since last MOT+3,905 miles
PASS
Mileage93,178 miles
Since last MOT+3,530 miles
PASS
Mileage89,648 miles
Since last MOT+4,470 miles
PASS
Mileage85,178 miles
Since last MOT+5,004 miles
PASS
Mileage80,174 miles
Since last MOT+4,920 miles
PASS
Mileage75,254 miles
Since last MOT+6,235 miles
PASS
Mileage69,019 miles
Since last MOT+6,750 miles
PASS
Mileage62,269 miles
Since last MOT+4,168 miles
PASS
Mileage58,101 miles
Since last MOT+6,303 miles
PASS
Mileage51,798 miles
Since last MOT+4,408 miles
PASS
Mileage47,390 miles
Since last MOT+4,461 miles
PASS
Mileage42,929 miles
Since last MOT+4,055 miles
PASS
Mileage38,874 miles
Since last MOT+5,127 miles
PASS
Mileage33,747 miles
Since last MOT+2,695 miles
PASS
Mileage31,052 miles
Since last MOT+3,910 miles
PASS
Mileage27,142 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage27,140 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 VNV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2495cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeFJ — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About FJ53 VNV

What car is FJ53 VNV?

FJ53 VNV is an silver Land Rover Discovery, diesel (2495cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of FJ53 VNV?

The last recorded mileage for FJ53 VNV was 98,705 miles, recorded on 9 Mar 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FJ53 VNV passed its MOT?

FJ53 VNV has had 21 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (18 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 9 Mar 2024.

Is FJ53 VNV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FJ53 VNV 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 FJ53 VNV?

FJ53 VNV is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.