2003 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · DG53 YMM
2003 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 202,159 miles. MOT valid until 01 Jun 2027. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 202,159 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
DG53 YMM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/06/2026
- 202,159 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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DG53 YMM Mileage History
- 30/01/2023187,946 mi
- 13/12/2023190,031 mi+2,085 mi
- 06/12/2024195,769 mi+5,738 mi
- 01/06/2026202,152 mi+6,383 mi
- 03/06/2026202,159 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 4,255 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DG53 YMM 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 (DG53 YMM) between January 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 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: Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Emissions unable to be completed exsess smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))”; “Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))”.
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