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FX53 VLV

2003 Land Rover Discovery · Diesel · 2495cc

Black Registered in Lincoln, Forest and Fens · 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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 4 (83% pass rate). It has 115,196 miles on the clock, averaging 4,387 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for FX53 VLV

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
115,196
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
83%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
4,387

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

Low mileage
Latest reading115,196 miles
Reading date
Miles last year107
Average per year4,387
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FX53 VLV 31k52k73k94k115k '06'26'17

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage115,196 miles
Since last MOT+107 miles
PASS
Mileage115,089 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,578 miles
Since last MOT+1,792 miles
PASS
Mileage113,786 miles
Since last MOT+3,938 miles
PASS
Mileage109,848 miles
Since last MOT+6,248 miles
PASS
Mileage103,600 miles
Since last MOT+5,352 miles
PASS
Mileage98,248 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,245 miles
Since last MOT+3,336 miles
PASS
Mileage94,909 miles
Since last MOT+6,241 miles
PASS
Mileage88,668 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,668 miles
Since last MOT+4,676 miles
PASS
Mileage83,992 miles
Since last MOT+4,522 miles
PASS
Mileage79,470 miles
Since last MOT+3,747 miles
PASS
Mileage75,723 miles
Since last MOT+3,192 miles
PASS
Mileage72,531 miles
Since last MOT+4,815 miles
PASS
Mileage67,716 miles
Since last MOT+5,377 miles
PASS
Mileage62,339 miles
Since last MOT+6,594 miles
PASS
Mileage55,745 miles
Since last MOT+7,560 miles
PASS
Mileage48,185 miles
Since last MOT+4,097 miles
PASS
Mileage44,088 miles
Since last MOT+3,854 miles
PASS
Mileage40,234 miles
Since last MOT+28 miles
FAIL
Mileage40,206 miles
Since last MOT+4,222 miles
PASS
Mileage35,984 miles
Since last MOT+5,301 miles
PASS
Mileage30,683 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX53 VLV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2495cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeFX — Lincoln, Forest and Fens
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About FX53 VLV

What car is FX53 VLV?

FX53 VLV is an black Land Rover Discovery, diesel (2495cc). First registered in Lincoln in 2003.

What is the mileage of FX53 VLV?

The last recorded mileage for FX53 VLV was 115,196 miles, recorded on 6 Mar 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FX53 VLV passed its MOT?

FX53 VLV has had 24 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (20 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 6 Mar 2026.

Is FX53 VLV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FX53 VLV 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 FX53 VLV?

FX53 VLV is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.