2003 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · KY53 EGD
2003 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 03 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 185,132 miles. MOT expired on 13 Feb 2025.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Feb 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 185,132 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KY53 EGD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/02/2024
- 185,132 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KY53 EGD 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 (KY53 EGD) between August 2022 and February 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 14 February 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts (4.11 (a) (iii))”; “Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
KY53 EGD Mileage History
- 15/08/2022170,558 mi
- 26/01/2024184,934 mi+14,376 mi
- 14/02/2024185,131 mi+197 mi
- 14/02/2024185,119 mi-12 mi
- 14/02/2024185,132 mi+13 mi
Average of roughly 9,714 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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