2003 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · FP53 YNX
2003 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 158,728 miles. MOT valid until 07 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 158,728 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FP53 YNX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/01/2026
- 158,728 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FP53 YNX 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 (FP53 YNX) between January 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 January 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: Suspension (7 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength”; “Nearside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))”; “Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”.
FP53 YNX Mileage History
- 08/01/2024153,315 mi
- 16/12/2024156,103 mi+2,788 mi
- 19/12/2024156,103 mi
- 06/01/2026158,728 mi+2,625 mi
- 06/01/2026158,728 mi
Average of roughly 2,712 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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