2003 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · KG53 LWA
2003 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 19/12/2003. Recorded mileage 172,881 miles. MOT valid until 08/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 172,881 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
KG53 LWA Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/04/2026
- 172,881 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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KG53 LWA Mileage History
- 27/11/200649,422 mi
- 28/11/200649,422 mi
- 12/04/200733,682 mi-15,740 mi
- 16/04/200733,682 mi
- 11/06/200851,664 mi+17,982 mi
- 11/06/200851,664 mi
- 09/10/200970,862 mi+19,198 mi
- 09/10/200970,862 mi
- 08/10/201081,148 mi+10,286 mi
- 14/10/201081,224 mi+76 mi
- 17/08/201185,133 mi+3,909 mi
- 17/08/201185,133 mi
- 17/07/2013107,351 mi+22,218 mi
- 01/08/2014116,893 mi+9,542 mi
- 01/08/2014116,893 mi
- 31/07/2015128,116 mi+11,223 mi
- 27/07/2016138,844 mi+10,728 mi
- 10/06/2017145,285 mi+6,441 mi
- 13/07/2018147,985 mi+2,700 mi
- 09/07/2019151,381 mi+3,396 mi
- 28/07/2020154,382 mi+3,001 mi
- 02/08/2021158,496 mi+4,114 mi
- 05/07/2022163,406 mi+4,910 mi
- 05/07/2022163,406 mi
- 04/08/2023168,367 mi+4,961 mi
- 06/06/2025171,194 mi+2,827 mi
- 10/04/2026172,881 mi+1,687 mi
Average of roughly 6,375 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
KG53 LWA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Land Rover Discovery (KG53 LWA) between November 2006 and April 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 10 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (18 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Steering (4 issues), Windscreen (4 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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingres”; “Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingre”; “Horn not working (7.7 (a))”.
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