2003 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · DJ52 MUD
2003 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 19 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 155,224 miles. MOT valid until 03 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 155,224 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
DJ52 MUD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/05/2026
- 155,224 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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DJ52 MUD Mileage History
- 21/03/2024147,946 mi
- 23/03/2024147,958 mi+12 mi
- 29/03/2025151,250 mi+3,292 mi
- 04/03/2026155,220 mi+3,970 mi
- 05/05/2026155,224 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 3,429 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DJ52 MUD 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 (DJ52 MUD) between March 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 May 2026 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 (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 Rear Halfshaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii))”; “Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))”.
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