BF53 AEG

2003 LAND ROVER — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.

Vehicle details

Make & model
LAND ROVER
Year
2003
Fuel
DIESEL
Colour
GREEN
Engine
2495 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
2 April 2027 (292 days away)
Last recorded mileage
43,796 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 60/100

AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.

This 2003 Land Rover has 21 MOT tests on record with a 90% pass rate and 43,796 miles. The vehicle's low annual mileage for its age, combined with a history of severe engine problems, makes it a high-risk investment.

The vehicle shows suspiciously low mileage before 2014 (468 mi/yr equivalent) and again before 2017 (361 mi/yr equivalent), followed by a significant drop in annual usage, raising serious integrity concerns.

Things to check

  • Mileage anomaly: Suspiciously low mileage before Nov 2014 (468 mi/yr equivalent) and again before Dec 2017 (361 mi/yr equivalent).
  • Mileage anomaly: Significant drop in annual usage post-2017, suggesting periods of inactivity or potential fraud.
  • Engine reliability: Known community-reported faults for head gasket, camshaft, crankshaft, timing chain, and EGR valve failures.
  • Service gaps: No MOT recorded for 2019, 2021, 2022, indicating periods of off-road use or SORN.

Working in its favour

  • Euro NCAP (2017): 5-star safety rating.
  • Clean MOT record: 6 consecutive passes with no failures or dangerous defects recorded.
  • Long MOT validity: Valid MOT until April 2027, offering immediate peace of mind.
  • No recent advisories: The most recent MOT (April 2026) shows no advisories or defects.

Mileage history

Nov 2006: 43,796 mi PASSNov 2007: 47,492 mi PASSOct 2008: 51,512 mi FAILOct 2008: 51,512 mi PASSNov 2009: 53,933 mi PASSNov 2010: 55,746 mi PASSNov 2011: 58,004 mi PASSOct 2012: 60,014 mi PASSNov 2013: 61,522 mi PASSNov 2014: 62,010 mi PASSNov 2015: 62,699 mi PASSNov 2015: 62,699 mi PASSDec 2016: 63,235 mi PASSDec 2017: 63,603 mi FAILDec 2017: 63,603 mi PASSDec 2018: 75,028 mi PASSFeb 2020: 84,270 mi PASSFeb 2023: 87,804 mi PASSMar 2024: 96,608 mi PASSMar 2025: 107,828 mi PASSApr 2026: 111,370 mi PASS111k78k44kNov 2006Apr 2026

MOT test history — 19/21 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Nov 2006 PASS 43,796 mi None recorded
Nov 2007 PASS 47,492 mi None recorded
Oct 2008 FAIL 51,512 mi
PRS Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
USER ENTERED nearside front tyre sidewall scuffed
USER ENTERED nearside rear tyre sidewall scuffed
Oct 2008 PASS 51,512 mi
USER ENTERED nearside front tyre sidewall scuffed
USER ENTERED nearside rear tyre sidewall scuffed
Nov 2009 PASS 53,933 mi None recorded
Nov 2010 PASS 55,746 mi None recorded
Nov 2011 PASS 58,004 mi
USER ENTERED nearside rear tyre sidewall cracked
Oct 2012 PASS 60,014 mi None recorded
Nov 2013 PASS 61,522 mi None recorded
Nov 2014 PASS 62,010 mi None recorded
Nov 2015 PASS 62,699 mi None recorded
Nov 2015 PASS 62,699 mi None recorded
Dec 2016 PASS 63,235 mi None recorded
Dec 2017 FAIL 63,603 mi
PRS Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges (4.1.E.1)
Dec 2017 PASS 63,603 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges (4.1.E.1)
Dec 2018 PASS 75,028 mi None recorded
Feb 2020 PASS 84,270 mi
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MINOR Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Feb 2023 PASS 87,804 mi None recorded
Mar 2024 PASS 96,608 mi
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Mar 2025 PASS 107,828 mi None recorded
Apr 2026 PASS 111,370 mi None recorded

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BF53 AEG, sourced from official DVLA and DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026. It contains no information about the vehicle's owner or keeper. The AI verdict is generated from the MOT record and known model issues; it is guidance, not a professional inspection. If you are connected to this vehicle and want this page removed, use remove my vehicle — removal is immediate.