2003 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · DO51 SCO
2003 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 29 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 126,110 miles. MOT expired on 29 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,110 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DO51 SCO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/10/2025
- 126,110 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DO51 SCO 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 (DO51 SCO) between August 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 October 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: Suspension (13 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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 Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
DO51 SCO Mileage History
- 18/08/2023104,287 mi
- 19/09/2024113,440 mi+9,153 mi
- 30/09/2024113,448 mi+8 mi
- 29/09/2025126,109 mi+12,661 mi
- 01/10/2025126,110 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 10,283 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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