2003 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · AV53 FUP
2003 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 181,552 miles. MOT expired on 02 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (02 Sept 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 181,552 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AV53 FUP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/05/2025
- 181,552 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AV53 FUP 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 FUP) between October 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 May 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: Bodywork (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Steering (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (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: “Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced by tow ”; “Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevent”.
AV53 FUP Mileage History
- 18/10/2022168,419 mi
- 19/10/2022168,419 mi
- 04/06/2024177,096 mi+8,677 mi
- 04/06/2024177,096 mi
- 22/05/2025181,552 mi+4,456 mi
Average of roughly 5,064 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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