2003 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · BV53 WCC
2003 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 187,047 miles. MOT expired on 27 Jul 2025.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 187,047 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BV53 WCC Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/07/2024
- 187,047 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BV53 WCC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Land Rover Discovery (BV53 WCC) between April 2022 and July 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 July 2024 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 (11 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected under dash (4.11 (a) (ii))”; “Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached Both (5.3.3 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
BV53 WCC Mileage History
- 22/04/2022183,023 mi
- 09/05/2022183,123 mi+100 mi
- 12/05/2023185,121 mi+1,998 mi
- 29/07/2024187,047 mi+1,926 mi
Average of roughly 1,772 miles per year across 4 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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