2003 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · BF53 ADZ
2003 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 30/10/2003. Recorded mileage 264,732 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/09/2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/09/2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 264,732 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 2495cc
BF53 ADZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/09/2025
- 264,732 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
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 ADZ Mileage History
- 01/11/2021263,573 mi
- 01/11/2021263,573 mi
- 24/10/2022264,126 mi+553 mi
- 11/09/2025264,732 mi+606 mi
- 11/09/2025264,732 mi
Average of roughly 300 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BF53 ADZ 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 ADZ) between November 2021 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Central Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))”.
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