2003 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · AK53 TYD
2003 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 25 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 138,625 miles. MOT valid until 05 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,625 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AK53 TYD Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/12/2025
- 138,625 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AK53 TYD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Land Rover Discovery (AK53 TYD) between October 2006 and December 2025.
The record contains 19 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 05 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 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: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)”; “Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)”; “Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)”.
AK53 TYD Mileage History
- 16/10/200622,899 mi
- 24/09/200730,214 mi+7,315 mi
- 04/09/200838,482 mi+8,268 mi
- 08/09/200944,086 mi+5,604 mi
- 16/09/200944,086 mi
- 16/09/201051,550 mi+7,464 mi
- 01/09/201159,683 mi+8,133 mi
- 30/08/201268,324 mi+8,641 mi
- 04/11/201378,461 mi+10,137 mi
- 15/10/201484,909 mi+6,448 mi
- 04/12/201593,073 mi+8,164 mi
- 06/12/201698,295 mi+5,222 mi
- 12/12/201698,375 mi+80 mi
- 07/12/2017102,423 mi+4,048 mi
- 19/12/2017102,580 mi+157 mi
- 17/12/2018106,431 mi+3,851 mi
- 18/12/2019109,609 mi+3,178 mi
- 17/12/2020111,977 mi+2,368 mi
- 16/12/2021116,490 mi+4,513 mi
- 16/12/2021116,490 mi
- 14/12/2022126,507 mi+10,017 mi
- 06/12/2024130,925 mi+4,418 mi
- 05/12/2025138,625 mi+7,700 mi
Average of roughly 6,047 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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