2003 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · BD51 GAL
2003 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 11 Apr 2003. Recorded mileage 213,157 miles. MOT valid until 13 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 213,157 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
BD51 GAL Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/08/2026
- 213,157 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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BD51 GAL Mileage History
- 16/05/200635,664 mi
- 27/04/200747,386 mi+11,722 mi
- 12/05/200859,442 mi+12,056 mi
- 27/05/200973,130 mi+13,688 mi
- 19/05/201084,323 mi+11,193 mi
- 19/05/201084,323 mi
- 19/05/201195,070 mi+10,747 mi
- 11/05/2012105,561 mi+10,491 mi
- 28/05/2013116,266 mi+10,705 mi
- 28/05/2013116,266 mi
- 02/06/2014131,777 mi+15,511 mi
- 05/06/2014131,777 mi
- 21/05/2015144,839 mi+13,062 mi
- 21/05/2015144,839 mi
- 14/07/2016146,200 mi+1,361 mi
- 26/06/2017150,208 mi+4,008 mi
- 21/06/2018153,589 mi+3,381 mi
- 23/06/2018153,593 mi+4 mi
- 26/06/2019157,141 mi+3,548 mi
- 07/01/2021162,571 mi+5,430 mi
- 23/11/2021170,669 mi+8,098 mi
- 30/11/2022177,228 mi+6,559 mi
- 10/08/2024181,381 mi+4,153 mi
- 14/08/2025197,848 mi+16,467 mi
- 15/08/2026213,157 mi+15,309 mi
Average of roughly 8,766 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
BD51 GAL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Land Rover Discovery (BD51 GAL) between May 2006 and August 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 15 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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 Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)”.
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