2003 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · D20 TDV
2003 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 07 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 159,638 miles. MOT expired on 29 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,638 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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D20 TDV Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/08/2025
- 159,638 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
D20 TDV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Land Rover Discovery (D20 TDV) between November 2006 and August 2025.
The record contains 20 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 27 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (12 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Steering (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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 Rear Air suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)”; “Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)”; “Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)”.
D20 TDV Mileage History
- 03/11/200644,576 mi
- 03/11/200644,576 mi
- 31/10/200756,532 mi+11,956 mi
- 05/11/200756,625 mi+93 mi
- 07/11/200869,331 mi+12,706 mi
- 28/10/200979,969 mi+10,638 mi
- 06/11/200980,167 mi+198 mi
- 10/11/201089,600 mi+9,433 mi
- 23/11/201089,654 mi+54 mi
- 08/10/201199,198 mi+9,544 mi
- 15/08/2012108,120 mi+8,922 mi
- 14/12/2013192,716 mi+84,596 mi
- 11/12/2014126,658 mi-66,058 mi
- 16/12/2014126,662 mi+4 mi
- 27/08/2015129,366 mi+2,704 mi
- 26/08/2016134,056 mi+4,690 mi
- 25/08/2017138,105 mi+4,049 mi
- 31/08/2018141,327 mi+3,222 mi
- 27/08/2019143,673 mi+2,346 mi
- 11/08/2020145,543 mi+1,870 mi
- 19/08/2021148,007 mi+2,464 mi
- 01/08/2022150,148 mi+2,141 mi
- 30/08/2023155,586 mi+5,438 mi
- 16/08/2024157,015 mi+1,429 mi
- 27/08/2025159,638 mi+2,623 mi
- 27/08/2025159,638 mi
Average of roughly 6,116 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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