2003 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · BF53 ACU
2003 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 11/09/2003. Recorded mileage 197,953 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/09/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 197,953 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Archived Record
Registration no longer recorded by DVLA. This usually means the vehicle is now using a private plate.
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 2495cc
BF53 ACU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/08/2025
- 197,953 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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BF53 ACU Mileage History
- 01/09/2022187,479 mi
- 05/09/2023195,242 mi+7,763 mi
- 07/09/2023195,242 mi
- 03/09/2024197,707 mi+2,465 mi
- 19/08/2025197,953 mi+246 mi
Average of roughly 3,533 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BF53 ACU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Land Rover Discovery (BF53 ACU) between September 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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