2003 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · AV53 FRU
2003 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/09/2003. Recorded mileage 173,645 miles. MOT valid until 03/04/2027. Taxed until 01/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/04/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/01/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 173,645 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
AV53 FRU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/03/2026
- 173,645 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 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: Good
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AV53 FRU Mileage History
- 09/01/2023154,499 mi
- 06/02/2024161,561 mi+7,062 mi
- 05/04/2025169,557 mi+7,996 mi
- 31/03/2026173,643 mi+4,086 mi
- 31/03/2026173,645 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 5,942 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
AV53 FRU 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 (AV53 FRU) between January 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 31 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”; “Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))”.
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