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SY53 RDO

2003 Land Rover Discovery · Diesel · 2495cc

Red Registered in Inverness, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine2495cc
ColourRed
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 28 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 8 (71% pass rate). It has 87,230 miles on the clock, averaging 3,116 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SY53 RDO

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
87,230
Last Mileage
Recorded
28
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 28 tests on record
3,116

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading87,230 miles
Reading date
Miles last year46
Average per year3,116
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SY53 RDO 27k42k57k72k87k '06'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 28 tests on record

PASS
Mileage87,230 miles
Since last MOT+46 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,184 miles
Since last MOT+1,157 miles
PASS
Mileage86,027 miles
Since last MOT+813 miles
PASS
Mileage85,214 miles
Since last MOT+1,020 miles
PASS
Mileage84,194 miles
Since last MOT+49 miles
FAIL
Mileage84,145 miles
Since last MOT+2,023 miles
PASS
Mileage82,122 miles
Since last MOT+1,811 miles
PASS
Mileage80,311 miles
Since last MOT+25 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,286 miles
Since last MOT+97 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,189 miles
Since last MOT+1,994 miles
PASS
Mileage78,195 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,195 miles
Since last MOT+4,874 miles
PASS
Mileage73,321 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,321 miles
Since last MOT+6,020 miles
PASS
Mileage67,301 miles
Since last MOT+4,587 miles
PASS
Mileage62,714 miles
Since last MOT+385 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,329 miles
Since last MOT+1,657 miles
PASS
Mileage60,672 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,672 miles
Since last MOT+3,113 miles
PASS
Mileage57,559 miles
Since last MOT+3,151 miles
PASS
Mileage54,408 miles
Since last MOT+2,843 miles
PASS
Mileage51,565 miles
Since last MOT+2,960 miles
PASS
Mileage48,605 miles
Since last MOT+4,267 miles
PASS
Mileage44,338 miles
Since last MOT+5,111 miles
PASS
Mileage39,227 miles
Since last MOT+3,894 miles
PASS
Mileage35,333 miles
Since last MOT+4,621 miles
PASS
Mileage30,712 miles
Since last MOT+3,312 miles
PASS
Mileage27,400 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY53 RDO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2495cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSY — Inverness, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SY53 RDO

What car is SY53 RDO?

SY53 RDO is an red Land Rover Discovery, diesel (2495cc). First registered in Inverness in 2003.

What is the mileage of SY53 RDO?

The last recorded mileage for SY53 RDO was 87,230 miles, recorded on 27 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SY53 RDO passed its MOT?

SY53 RDO has had 28 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (20 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 27 Oct 2025.

Is SY53 RDO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SY53 RDO 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 SY53 RDO?

SY53 RDO is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.