2003 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · RF53 LUL
2003 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 26/11/2003. Recorded mileage 158,473 miles. MOT valid until 02/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02/08/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 158,473 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 2495cc
RF53 LUL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/08/2026
- 158,473 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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RF53 LUL Mileage History
- 22/04/2022144,985 mi
- 13/09/2023152,001 mi+7,016 mi
- 27/06/2025156,327 mi+4,326 mi
- 01/08/2025156,345 mi+18 mi
- 04/08/2026158,473 mi+2,128 mi
Average of roughly 3,148 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RF53 LUL 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 (RF53 LUL) between April 2022 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”.
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