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SO53 VGG

2004 Land Rover Discovery · Diesel · 2495cc

Blue Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2004
FuelDiesel
Engine2495cc
ColourBlue
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 2004 Land Rover Discovery Diesel 2495cc has had 30 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 11 (63% pass rate). It has 186,256 miles on the clock, averaging 8,183 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SO53 VGG

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
186,256
Last Mileage
Recorded
30
Total Tests
Since 2007
63%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 11 failed

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

11

MOT failures recorded

Out of 30 tests on record
8,183

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading186,256 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,748
Average per year8,183
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SO53 VGG 27k67k107k146k186k '07'26'15

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Full MOT Test History 30 tests on record

PASS
Mileage186,256 miles
Since last MOT+1,748 miles
PASS
Mileage184,508 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage184,508 miles
Since last MOT+1,687 miles
PASS
Mileage182,821 miles
Since last MOT+2,054 miles
PASS
Mileage180,767 miles
Since last MOT+2,124 miles
PASS
Mileage178,643 miles
Since last MOT+2,049 miles
PASS
Mileage176,594 miles
Since last MOT+1,759 miles
PASS
Mileage174,835 miles
Since last MOT+2,177 miles
PASS
Mileage172,658 miles
Since last MOT+1,835 miles
PASS
Mileage170,823 miles
Since last MOT+2,444 miles
PASS
Mileage168,379 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage168,379 miles
Since last MOT+7,340 miles
PASS
Mileage161,039 miles
Since last MOT+330 miles
FAIL
Mileage160,709 miles
Since last MOT+16,644 miles
PASS
Mileage144,065 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage144,065 miles
Since last MOT+21,553 miles
PASS
Mileage122,512 miles
Since last MOT+266 miles
FAIL
Mileage122,246 miles
Since last MOT+15,894 miles
PASS
Mileage106,352 miles
FAIL
PASS
Mileage95,080 miles
Since last MOT+218 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,862 miles
Since last MOT+15,366 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,496 miles
Since last MOT+13,339 miles
PASS
Mileage66,157 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,157 miles
Since last MOT+12,233 miles
PASS
Mileage53,924 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,924 miles
Since last MOT+10,368 miles
PASS
Mileage43,556 miles
Since last MOT+16,409 miles
PASS
Mileage27,147 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage27,147 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO53 VGG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2495cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeSO — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SO53 VGG

What car is SO53 VGG?

SO53 VGG is an blue Land Rover Discovery, diesel (2495cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2004.

What is the mileage of SO53 VGG?

The last recorded mileage for SO53 VGG was 186,256 miles, recorded on 29 Jun 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SO53 VGG passed its MOT?

SO53 VGG has had 30 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (19 passes, 11 failures). It last passed on 29 Jun 2026.

Is SO53 VGG ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO53 VGG is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is SO53 VGG?

SO53 VGG is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.