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ST53 DFD

2003 Land Rover Discovery · Diesel · 2495cc

Silver Registered in Dundee, Scotland · 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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 7 (72% pass rate). It has 171,505 miles on the clock, averaging 7,448 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for ST53 DFD

MOT Status
Due date passed
171,505
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
72%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
7,448

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 reading171,505 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10
Average per year7,448
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for ST53 DFD 44k76k108k140k172k '06'23'15

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage171,505 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage171,495 miles
Since last MOT+889 miles
PASS
Mileage170,606 miles
Since last MOT+13,431 miles
PASS
Mileage157,175 miles
Since last MOT+68 miles
FAIL
Mileage157,107 miles
Since last MOT+440 miles
FAIL
Mileage156,667 miles
Since last MOT+7,865 miles
PASS
Mileage148,802 miles
Since last MOT+2,751 miles
PASS
Mileage146,051 miles
Since last MOT+5,016 miles
PASS
Mileage141,035 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
PASS
Mileage141,033 miles
Since last MOT+7,527 miles
PASS
Mileage133,506 miles
Since last MOT+10,881 miles
PASS
Mileage122,625 miles
Since last MOT+197 miles
FAIL
Mileage122,428 miles
Since last MOT+12,272 miles
PASS
Mileage110,156 miles
Since last MOT+4,673 miles
PASS
Mileage105,483 miles
Since last MOT+8,030 miles
PASS
Mileage97,453 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,453 miles
Since last MOT+3,265 miles
PASS
Mileage94,188 miles
Since last MOT+1,990 miles
PASS
Mileage92,198 miles
Since last MOT+12,214 miles
PASS
Mileage79,984 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,976 miles
Since last MOT+14,034 miles
PASS
Mileage65,942 miles
Since last MOT+9,814 miles
PASS
Mileage56,128 miles
Since last MOT+12,562 miles
PASS
Mileage43,566 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage43,557 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST53 DFD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2495cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeST — Dundee, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About ST53 DFD

What car is ST53 DFD?

ST53 DFD is an silver Land Rover Discovery, diesel (2495cc). First registered in Dundee in 2003.

What is the mileage of ST53 DFD?

The last recorded mileage for ST53 DFD was 171,505 miles, recorded on 21 Dec 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ST53 DFD passed its MOT?

ST53 DFD has had 25 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (18 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 21 Dec 2023.

Is ST53 DFD ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, ST53 DFD 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 ST53 DFD?

ST53 DFD is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.