2003 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · S40 GAO
2003 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 136,443 miles. MOT valid until 25 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,443 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
S40 GAO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/02/2026
- 136,443 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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S40 GAO Mileage History
- 04/04/2023108,722 mi
- 22/02/2024112,459 mi+3,737 mi
- 18/02/2025126,671 mi+14,212 mi
- 26/02/2025127,031 mi+360 mi
- 26/02/2026136,443 mi+9,412 mi
Average of roughly 9,559 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
S40 GAO 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 (S40 GAO) between April 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 February 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 (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”.
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