Official DVLA Record

2003 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · RF53 MFZ

RF53 MFZ

2003 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 30/09/2003. Recorded mileage 163,113 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
Year / Origin
2003 · Reading
MOT Status
Valid until 28/08/2024
Road Tax
Recorded Mileage
163,113 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.5L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 28/08/2024
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2003
Engine
2495cc

RF53 MFZ Key Findings

  • 24 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 30/08/2023
  • 163,113 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 9 historical MOT failures
  • 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (36 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (50%)
! Older vehicle
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RF53 MFZ Mileage History

  1. 25/09/200636,018 mi
  2. 25/09/200636,018 mi
  3. 09/05/200849,688 mi+13,670 mi
  4. 09/05/200955,017 mi+5,329 mi
  5. 07/05/201060,034 mi+5,017 mi
  6. 07/05/201060,034 mi
  7. 03/05/201166,313 mi+6,279 mi
  8. 04/05/201269,351 mi+3,038 mi
  9. 07/05/201371,973 mi+2,622 mi
  10. 02/07/201484,713 mi+12,740 mi
  11. 03/07/201595,510 mi+10,797 mi
  12. 03/07/201595,510 mi
  13. 12/07/2016106,074 mi+10,564 mi
  14. 15/07/2016106,074 mi
  15. 28/06/2017116,723 mi+10,649 mi
  16. 29/06/2017116,723 mi
  17. 01/08/2018135,325 mi+18,602 mi
  18. 14/08/2018135,325 mi
  19. 04/07/2019151,439 mi+16,114 mi
  20. 11/07/2019151,439 mi
  21. 18/01/2021161,145 mi+9,706 mi
  22. 25/01/2021161,145 mi
  23. 30/08/2023163,113 mi+1,968 mi
  24. 30/08/2023163,113 mi

Average of roughly 7,508 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.

RF53 MFZ MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 22 Sept 2026, 12:00
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Land Rover Discovery (RF53 MFZ) between September 2006 and August 2023.

The record contains 15 passes and 9 failures.

The most recent test on 30 August 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (36 issues), Suspension (19 issues), Brakes (13 issues), Steering (10 issues), Bodywork (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 81 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 Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.

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