2003 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · PL03 RLV
2003 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 30 Jun 2003. Recorded mileage 201,569 miles. MOT expired on 03 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 201,569 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PL03 RLV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/09/2025
- 201,569 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PL03 RLV 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 (PL03 RLV) between June 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”.
PL03 RLV Mileage History
- 22/06/2023198,705 mi
- 23/06/2023198,707 mi+2 mi
- 14/06/2024200,164 mi+1,457 mi
- 04/09/2025201,569 mi+1,405 mi
- 05/09/2025201,569 mi
Average of roughly 1,298 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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