2003 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · MA53 MFJ
2003 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 03 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 145,926 miles. MOT expired on 18 Mar 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 145,926 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MA53 MFJ Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/03/2025
- 145,926 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (23 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MA53 MFJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Land Rover Discovery (MA53 MFJ) between September 2006 and March 2025.
The record contains 16 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 19 March 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (23 issues), Bodywork (16 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 48 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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)”.
MA53 MFJ Mileage History
- 18/09/200632,329 mi
- 24/09/200742,051 mi+9,722 mi
- 07/08/200850,335 mi+8,284 mi
- 05/09/200850,845 mi+510 mi
- 29/08/200955,995 mi+5,150 mi
- 26/09/200956,500 mi+505 mi
- 09/10/201062,416 mi+5,916 mi
- 12/10/201168,132 mi+5,716 mi
- 24/11/201273,135 mi+5,003 mi
- 15/03/201478,929 mi+5,794 mi
- 15/03/201478,929 mi
- 14/03/201588,266 mi+9,337 mi
- 02/04/201693,925 mi+5,659 mi
- 21/04/201798,396 mi+4,471 mi
- 13/04/2018108,094 mi+9,698 mi
- 19/04/2018108,225 mi+131 mi
- 16/04/2019121,964 mi+13,739 mi
- 07/07/2020134,959 mi+12,995 mi
- 09/07/2020134,962 mi+3 mi
- 26/07/2021140,703 mi+5,741 mi
- 19/03/2025145,926 mi+5,223 mi
Average of roughly 6,141 miles per year across 21 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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