2003 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · DA53 LUW
2003 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 03 Dec 2003. Recorded mileage 126,674 miles. MOT valid until 22 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,674 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DA53 LUW Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/06/2026
- 126,674 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DA53 LUW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Land Rover Discovery (DA53 LUW) between September 2006 and June 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
DA53 LUW Mileage History
- 22/09/200672,576 mi
- 20/09/200782,045 mi+9,469 mi
- 20/11/200783,471 mi+1,426 mi
- 24/11/200888,874 mi+5,403 mi
- 11/01/201692,055 mi+3,181 mi
- 06/01/201793,728 mi+1,673 mi
- 12/06/201897,256 mi+3,528 mi
- 18/06/201897,258 mi+2 mi
- 01/06/2019101,775 mi+4,517 mi
- 24/06/2020106,274 mi+4,499 mi
- 21/06/2021110,166 mi+3,892 mi
- 20/06/2022113,375 mi+3,209 mi
- 20/06/2023116,128 mi+2,753 mi
- 07/06/2024118,777 mi+2,649 mi
- 09/06/2025122,042 mi+3,265 mi
- 19/06/2026126,674 mi+4,632 mi
Average of roughly 2,740 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- Three Amigos (ABS/TC/ HDC Warnings)Moderate
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