2003 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · AY53 LZX
2003 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31 Dec 2003. Recorded mileage 168,378 miles. MOT expired on 09 Dec 2025.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Dec 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 168,378 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AY53 LZX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/12/2024
- 168,378 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AY53 LZX 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 (AY53 LZX) between March 2022 and December 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 December 2024 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: Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))”.
AY53 LZX Mileage History
- 03/03/2022163,803 mi
- 03/04/2023165,790 mi+1,987 mi
- 18/09/2023165,812 mi+22 mi
- 19/09/2023165,831 mi+19 mi
- 10/12/2024168,378 mi+2,547 mi
Average of roughly 1,650 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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