2003 Land Rover Discovery 4.0L Petrol · DA53 WNU
2003 Land Rover Discovery (4.0L, petrol). First registered 21 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 84,497 miles. MOT expired on 26 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,497 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DA53 WNU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/08/2025
- 84,497 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DA53 WNU 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 (DA53 WNU) between December 2021 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 August 2025 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 (11 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front too rear to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front too rear to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))”.
DA53 WNU Mileage History
- 11/12/202184,183 mi
- 23/05/202484,447 mi+264 mi
- 09/07/202484,462 mi+15 mi
- 20/08/202584,479 mi+17 mi
- 28/08/202584,497 mi+18 mi
Average of roughly 85 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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