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GL53 NLC

2003 Land Rover Discovery · Diesel · 2495cc

Black Registered in Maidstone, Garden of England · 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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 2 (91% pass rate). It has 205,628 miles on the clock, averaging 9,814 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for GL53 NLC

MOT Status
Due date passed
205,628
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2007
91%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
9,814

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading205,628 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,011
Average per year9,814
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GL53 NLC 27k72k116k161k206k '07'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage205,628 miles
Since last MOT+1,011 miles
PASS
Mileage204,617 miles
Since last MOT+3,689 miles
PASS
Mileage200,928 miles
Since last MOT+56,953 miles
PASS
Mileage143,975 miles
Since last MOT+2,705 miles
PASS
Mileage141,270 miles
Since last MOT+7,470 miles
PASS
Mileage133,800 miles
Since last MOT+107 miles
FAIL
Mileage133,693 miles
Since last MOT+3,177 miles
PASS
Mileage130,516 miles
Since last MOT+19 miles
FAIL
Mileage130,497 miles
Since last MOT+11,952 miles
PASS
Mileage118,545 miles
Since last MOT+6,983 miles
PASS
Mileage111,562 miles
Since last MOT+9,471 miles
PASS
Mileage102,091 miles
Since last MOT+9,740 miles
PASS
Mileage92,351 miles
Since last MOT+7,779 miles
PASS
Mileage84,572 miles
Since last MOT+7,895 miles
PASS
Mileage76,677 miles
Since last MOT+7,412 miles
PASS
Mileage69,265 miles
Since last MOT+6,703 miles
PASS
Mileage62,562 miles
Since last MOT+6,500 miles
PASS
Mileage56,062 miles
Since last MOT+983 miles
PASS
Mileage55,079 miles
Since last MOT+12,815 miles
PASS
Mileage42,264 miles
Since last MOT+11,927 miles
PASS
Mileage30,337 miles
Since last MOT+3,437 miles
PASS
Mileage26,900 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 NLC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2495cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeGL — Maidstone, Garden of England
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About GL53 NLC

What car is GL53 NLC?

GL53 NLC is a black Land Rover Discovery, diesel (2495cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2003.

What is the mileage of GL53 NLC?

The last recorded mileage for GL53 NLC was 205,628 miles, recorded on 10 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GL53 NLC passed its MOT?

GL53 NLC has had 22 MOT tests with an 91% pass rate (20 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 10 Oct 2025.

Is GL53 NLC ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GL53 NLC 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 GL53 NLC?

GL53 NLC is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.