2003 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · PN53 JVT
2003 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 222,975 miles. MOT expired on 06 Dec 2024.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Dec 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 222,975 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
PN53 JVT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 12/12/2024
- 222,975 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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PN53 JVT Mileage History
- 12/10/2021206,222 mi
- 20/10/2021206,226 mi+4 mi
- 09/01/2023212,793 mi+6,567 mi
- 07/12/2023219,238 mi+6,445 mi
- 12/12/2024222,975 mi+3,737 mi
Average of roughly 5,290 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
PN53 JVT 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 (PN53 JVT) between October 2021 and December 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 December 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Steering (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). 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: “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn ball joint cover (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Both sides (6.1”; “Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dir”.
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