2003 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · SF53 OZN
2003 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 09 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 238,100 miles. MOT expired on 20 Feb 2025.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Feb 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 238,100 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SF53 OZN Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/02/2024
- 238,100 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SF53 OZN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Land Rover Discovery (SF53 OZN) between November 2022 and February 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 February 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
SF53 OZN Mileage History
- 03/11/2022231,832 mi
- 03/11/2023238,095 mi+6,263 mi
- 21/02/2024238,100 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 4,822 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Discovery 2 (L318)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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