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PN53 TCJ

2003 Land Rover Discovery · Diesel · 2495cc

Gold Registered in Preston, Preston · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine2495cc
ColourGold
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 27 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 7 (74% pass rate). It has 115,889 miles on the clock, averaging 4,500 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for PN53 TCJ

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
115,889
Last Mileage
Recorded
27
Total Tests
Since 2006
74%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 27 tests on record
4,500

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading115,889 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,339
Average per year4,500
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PN53 TCJ 28k50k72k94k116k '06'26'16

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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record

PASS
Mileage115,889 miles
Since last MOT+2,339 miles
PASS
Mileage113,550 miles
Since last MOT+14,891 miles
PASS
Mileage98,659 miles
Since last MOT+4,779 miles
PASS
Mileage93,880 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,874 miles
Since last MOT+5,008 miles
PASS
Mileage88,866 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,855 miles
Since last MOT+651 miles
PASS
Mileage88,204 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,204 miles
Since last MOT+1,799 miles
PASS
Mileage86,405 miles
Since last MOT+1,846 miles
PASS
Mileage84,559 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,559 miles
Since last MOT+2,719 miles
PASS
Mileage81,840 miles
Since last MOT+3,908 miles
PASS
Mileage77,932 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,932 miles
Since last MOT+283 miles
PASS
Mileage77,649 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,649 miles
Since last MOT+2,571 miles
PASS
Mileage75,078 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,078 miles
Since last MOT+2,982 miles
PASS
Mileage72,096 miles
Since last MOT+3,441 miles
PASS
Mileage68,655 miles
Since last MOT+6,055 miles
PASS
Mileage62,600 miles
Since last MOT+9,924 miles
PASS
Mileage52,676 miles
Since last MOT+7,646 miles
PASS
Mileage45,030 miles
Since last MOT+8,715 miles
PASS
Mileage36,315 miles
Since last MOT+1,569 miles
PASS
Mileage34,746 miles
Since last MOT+6,511 miles
PASS
Mileage28,235 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN53 TCJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2495cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codePN — Preston, Preston
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About PN53 TCJ

What car is PN53 TCJ?

PN53 TCJ is a gold Land Rover Discovery, diesel (2495cc). First registered in Preston in 2003.

What is the mileage of PN53 TCJ?

The last recorded mileage for PN53 TCJ was 115,889 miles, recorded on 23 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PN53 TCJ passed its MOT?

PN53 TCJ has had 27 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (20 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 23 Feb 2026.

Is PN53 TCJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PN53 TCJ 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 PN53 TCJ?

PN53 TCJ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.