2003 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · FB53 DRV
2003 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/10/2003. Recorded mileage 145,847 miles. MOT valid until 04/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/08/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 145,847 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 2495cc
FB53 DRV Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/08/2026
- 145,847 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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FB53 DRV Mileage History
- 15/11/200662,137 mi
- 16/10/200771,122 mi+8,985 mi
- 10/11/200880,878 mi+9,756 mi
- 27/10/200992,342 mi+11,464 mi
- 08/11/2010100,444 mi+8,102 mi
- 28/04/2012105,517 mi+5,073 mi
- 20/04/2013108,893 mi+3,376 mi
- 23/04/2014111,854 mi+2,961 mi
- 18/04/2015116,126 mi+4,272 mi
- 30/04/2016120,577 mi+4,451 mi
- 29/04/2017124,264 mi+3,687 mi
- 14/04/2018128,071 mi+3,807 mi
- 20/04/2019132,146 mi+4,075 mi
- 20/04/2019132,146 mi
- 03/06/2020135,804 mi+3,658 mi
- 04/06/2021136,531 mi+727 mi
- 01/06/2022138,639 mi+2,108 mi
- 29/05/2023140,304 mi+1,665 mi
- 22/06/2024141,567 mi+1,263 mi
- 31/05/2025142,401 mi+834 mi
- 06/08/2026145,847 mi+3,446 mi
Average of roughly 4,244 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
FB53 DRV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Land Rover Discovery (FB53 DRV) between November 2006 and August 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 August 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: Brakes (6 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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.
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