2003 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · DN52 EYW
2003 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31 Jan 2003. Recorded mileage 59,486 miles. MOT valid until 17 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 59,486 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DN52 EYW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/11/2025
- 59,486 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DN52 EYW 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 (DN52 EYW) between November 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 November 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 (10 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Windscreen (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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: “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
DN52 EYW Mileage History
- 06/11/202358,601 mi
- 17/10/202458,980 mi+379 mi
- 18/10/202458,991 mi+11 mi
- 05/11/202559,486 mi+495 mi
- 05/11/202559,486 mi
Average of roughly 443 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Discovery 2 (L318)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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