2003 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · SL53 BLF
2003 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 23 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 157,897 miles. MOT expired on 04 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (30 Apr 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 157,897 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SL53 BLF Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/09/2025
- 157,897 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SL53 BLF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Land Rover Discovery (SL53 BLF) between August 2006 and September 2025.
The record contains 19 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 06 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (10 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)”; “Drag link end ball joint has excessive play o/s and n/s front (2.2.B.1f)”.
SL53 BLF Mileage History
- 22/08/200629,379 mi
- 20/08/200739,800 mi+10,421 mi
- 21/10/200842,273 mi+2,473 mi
- 28/07/200955,031 mi+12,758 mi
- 17/07/201061,789 mi+6,758 mi
- 22/07/201169,400 mi+7,611 mi
- 26/07/201169,402 mi+2 mi
- 27/07/201277,632 mi+8,230 mi
- 26/07/201384,460 mi+6,828 mi
- 31/07/201384,461 mi+1 mi
- 07/08/201492,678 mi+8,217 mi
- 07/08/201492,678 mi
- 26/08/2015102,764 mi+10,086 mi
- 16/08/2016115,115 mi+12,351 mi
- 18/08/2017126,160 mi+11,045 mi
- 23/08/2017126,165 mi+5 mi
- 12/09/2018133,219 mi+7,054 mi
- 20/09/2019135,106 mi+1,887 mi
- 09/01/2021138,086 mi+2,980 mi
- 08/03/2022144,079 mi+5,993 mi
- 04/03/2023150,147 mi+6,068 mi
- 17/05/2024156,731 mi+6,584 mi
- 06/09/2025157,897 mi+1,166 mi
Average of roughly 6,749 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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.
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