2003 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · DA53 LVC
2003 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/12/2003. Recorded mileage 186,423 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Chester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02/05/2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (11/10/2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 186,423 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 2495cc
DA53 LVC Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/05/2023
- 186,423 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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DA53 LVC Mileage History
- 30/03/2022177,591 mi
- 30/03/2022177,591 mi
- 28/04/2023186,409 mi+8,818 mi
- 04/05/2023186,423 mi+14 mi
Average of roughly 8,061 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
DA53 LVC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Land Rover Discovery (DA53 LVC) between March 2022 and May 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 May 2023 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: Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Rear Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”.
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