2003 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · PN53 VRE
2003 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 29 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 173,958 miles. MOT valid until 06 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 173,958 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PN53 VRE Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/09/2026
- 173,958 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PN53 VRE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
28 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Land Rover Discovery (PN53 VRE) between September 2006 and September 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 21 September 2026 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: Suspension (10 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across width of vehicle to flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)”.
PN53 VRE Mileage History
- 22/09/200621,832 mi
- 20/09/200724,131 mi+2,299 mi
- 25/09/200827,769 mi+3,638 mi
- 29/08/200932,039 mi+4,270 mi
- 29/08/200932,039 mi
- 16/09/201040,279 mi+8,240 mi
- 16/09/201040,279 mi
- 23/08/201148,137 mi+7,858 mi
- 03/09/201257,688 mi+9,551 mi
- 03/09/201257,688 mi
- 13/09/201368,136 mi+10,448 mi
- 24/09/201477,680 mi+9,544 mi
- 17/09/201587,010 mi+9,330 mi
- 23/09/201587,166 mi+156 mi
- 14/09/201693,463 mi+6,297 mi
- 16/09/201693,489 mi+26 mi
- 01/09/2017102,875 mi+9,386 mi
- 25/08/2018111,803 mi+8,928 mi
- 12/09/2019121,666 mi+9,863 mi
- 16/09/2020127,716 mi+6,050 mi
- 08/09/2021131,840 mi+4,124 mi
- 16/09/2021131,840 mi
- 16/09/2022139,460 mi+7,620 mi
- 19/09/2023149,489 mi+10,029 mi
- 19/09/2023149,489 mi
- 08/10/2024159,163 mi+9,674 mi
- 29/09/2025167,740 mi+8,577 mi
- 21/09/2026173,958 mi+6,218 mi
Average of roughly 7,608 miles per year across 28 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- Air Suspension and ACE System FailuresSerious
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- Three Amigos (ABS/TC/ HDC Warnings)Moderate
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