2003 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · C9 JKW
2003 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 14 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 53,722 miles. MOT valid until 26 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 53,722 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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C9 JKW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/11/2025
- 53,722 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
C9 JKW 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 (C9 JKW) between October 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 November 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: Brakes (9 issues), Suspension (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Fuel system component leaking filter or housing (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded leaking (1.1.11 (c))”; “Brake performance unable to be tested brake fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))”.
C9 JKW Mileage History
- 28/10/202348,655 mi
- 21/11/202451,522 mi+2,867 mi
- 27/11/202451,522 mi
- 31/10/202553,720 mi+2,198 mi
- 03/11/202553,722 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 2,510 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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