2003 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · SC53 ACZ
2003 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/11/2003. Recorded mileage 186,450 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Glasgow
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/11/2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 186,450 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
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
SC53 ACZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 04/11/2025
- 186,450 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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SC53 ACZ Mileage History
- 17/10/2022178,681 mi
- 08/11/2023182,189 mi+3,508 mi
- 13/11/2023182,198 mi+9 mi
- 12/11/2024183,781 mi+1,583 mi
- 04/11/2025186,450 mi+2,669 mi
Average of roughly 2,548 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SC53 ACZ 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 (SC53 ACZ) between October 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 November 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely t”; “Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wing (1.1.21 (e) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”.
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