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SY53 RTU

2003 Land Rover Discovery · Diesel · 2495cc

Blue Registered in Inverness, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
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 2003 Land Rover Discovery Diesel 2495cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 7 (68% pass rate). It has 112,275 miles on the clock, averaging 4,414 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SY53 RTU

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
112,275
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
68%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
4,414

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
7

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading112,275 miles
Reading date
Miles last year27
Average per year4,414
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SY53 RTU 24k46k68k90k112k '06'26'20

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage112,275 miles
Since last MOT+27 miles
FAIL
Mileage112,248 miles
Since last MOT+58 miles
FAIL
Mileage112,190 miles
Since last MOT+11,446 miles
PASS
Mileage100,744 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,734 miles
Since last MOT+10,703 miles
PASS
Mileage90,031 miles
Since last MOT+10,793 miles
PASS
Mileage79,238 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,237 miles
Since last MOT+13,722 miles
PASS
Mileage65,515 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,514 miles
Since last MOT+10,830 miles
PASS
Mileage54,684 miles
Since last MOT+2,793 miles
PASS
Mileage51,891 miles
Since last MOT+1,960 miles
PASS
Mileage49,931 miles
Since last MOT+2,654 miles
PASS
Mileage47,277 miles
Since last MOT+1,917 miles
PASS
Mileage45,360 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage45,357 miles
Since last MOT+1,548 miles
PASS
Mileage43,809 miles
Since last MOT+4,622 miles
PASS
Mileage39,187 miles
Since last MOT+6,074 miles
PASS
Mileage33,113 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage33,112 miles
Since last MOT+4,622 miles
PASS
Mileage28,490 miles
Since last MOT+4,256 miles
PASS
Mileage24,234 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About SY53 RTU

What car is SY53 RTU?

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

What is the mileage of SY53 RTU?

The last recorded mileage for SY53 RTU was 112,275 miles, recorded on 6 Aug 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SY53 RTU passed its MOT?

SY53 RTU has had 22 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (15 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 6 Aug 2026.

Is SY53 RTU ULEZ compliant?

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

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