2003 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · CN53 PYA
2003 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 23 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 173,313 miles. MOT expired on 14 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 173,313 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CN53 PYA Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/09/2025
- 173,313 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CN53 PYA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Land Rover Discovery (CN53 PYA) between September 2024 and September 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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.
CN53 PYA Mileage History
- 14/09/2024168,677 mi
- 16/09/2025173,313 mi+4,636 mi
Average of roughly 4,614 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Discovery 2 (L318)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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