2003 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · GU53 GNN
2003 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 13 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 121,636 miles. MOT valid until 04 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,636 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GU53 GNN Key Findings
- 31 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/02/2026
- 121,636 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 11 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GU53 GNN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
31 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Land Rover Discovery (GU53 GNN) between September 2006 and February 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 11 failures.
The most recent test on 05 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (18 issues), Tyres (17 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Steering (10 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 59 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 Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))”.
GU53 GNN Mileage History
- 08/09/200627,002 mi
- 07/09/200734,458 mi+7,456 mi
- 07/09/200734,458 mi
- 01/11/200838,336 mi+3,878 mi
- 17/10/200941,505 mi+3,169 mi
- 01/11/201044,427 mi+2,922 mi
- 22/10/201147,368 mi+2,941 mi
- 22/10/201147,368 mi
- 27/10/201251,093 mi+3,725 mi
- 28/10/201354,797 mi+3,704 mi
- 01/11/201459,192 mi+4,395 mi
- 03/10/201562,006 mi+2,814 mi
- 09/10/201562,038 mi+32 mi
- 13/07/201663,821 mi+1,783 mi
- 12/07/201769,771 mi+5,950 mi
- 05/07/201878,340 mi+8,569 mi
- 05/07/201878,340 mi
- 05/08/201985,976 mi+7,636 mi
- 06/08/201985,976 mi
- 02/11/202092,768 mi+6,792 mi
- 18/11/202092,819 mi+51 mi
- 18/11/202199,159 mi+6,340 mi
- 18/11/202199,159 mi
- 24/10/2022105,111 mi+5,952 mi
- 24/10/2022105,115 mi+4 mi
- 15/01/2024111,281 mi+6,166 mi
- 18/01/2024111,292 mi+11 mi
- 22/01/2025117,490 mi+6,198 mi
- 29/01/2025117,492 mi+2 mi
- 04/02/2026121,636 mi+4,144 mi
- 05/02/2026121,636 mi
Average of roughly 4,875 miles per year across 31 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- Three Amigos (ABS/TC/ HDC Warnings)Moderate
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