2003 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · CE53 EEB
2003 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 12 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 193,843 miles. MOT valid until 28 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 193,843 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CE53 EEB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/04/2026
- 193,843 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CE53 EEB 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 (CE53 EEB) between April 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 April 2026 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 (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play drag arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2”; “Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.”.
CE53 EEB Mileage History
- 19/04/2024190,505 mi
- 16/04/2025192,700 mi+2,195 mi
- 16/04/2025192,700 mi
- 20/04/2026193,743 mi+1,043 mi
- 30/04/2026193,843 mi+100 mi
Average of roughly 1,645 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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