2003 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · C8 TOW
2003 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 20 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 158,013 miles. MOT valid until 15 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 158,013 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
C8 TOW Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/10/2025
- 158,013 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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C8 TOW Mileage History
- 29/09/2022156,295 mi
- 16/11/2023157,990 mi+1,695 mi
- 05/11/2024158,005 mi+15 mi
- 30/10/2025158,013 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly 557 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
C8 TOW 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 (C8 TOW) between September 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 8 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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.
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