2003 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · LD53 JUT
2003 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 27 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 163,309 miles. MOT valid until 11 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 163,309 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LD53 JUT Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/12/2025
- 163,309 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LD53 JUT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Land Rover Discovery (LD53 JUT) between September 2006 and December 2025.
The record contains 19 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 12 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (12 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Windscreen (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 36 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 Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.
LD53 JUT Mileage History
- 28/09/200623,220 mi
- 14/09/200733,148 mi+9,928 mi
- 19/02/200962,793 mi+29,645 mi
- 16/02/201087,147 mi+24,354 mi
- 16/02/201087,147 mi
- 21/01/201199,246 mi+12,099 mi
- 18/06/2012108,485 mi+9,239 mi
- 21/06/2012108,485 mi
- 03/07/2013112,016 mi+3,531 mi
- 12/02/2014114,087 mi+2,071 mi
- 09/02/2015116,330 mi+2,243 mi
- 10/02/2016119,182 mi+2,852 mi
- 22/02/2016119,264 mi+82 mi
- 26/01/2017121,522 mi+2,258 mi
- 01/02/2017121,573 mi+51 mi
- 12/02/2018123,930 mi+2,357 mi
- 30/01/2019126,365 mi+2,435 mi
- 22/02/2019126,415 mi+50 mi
- 12/02/2020129,118 mi+2,703 mi
- 12/02/2021130,951 mi+1,833 mi
- 04/02/2022134,467 mi+3,516 mi
- 09/11/2023147,837 mi+13,370 mi
- 10/11/2023147,838 mi+1 mi
- 04/11/2024156,069 mi+8,231 mi
- 04/11/2024156,069 mi
- 12/12/2025163,309 mi+7,240 mi
Average of roughly 7,294 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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