2003 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · SL53 CYA
2003 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 120,521 miles. MOT expired on 16 Oct 2023. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Oct 2023
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,521 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SL53 CYA Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/10/2022
- 120,521 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SL53 CYA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Land Rover Discovery (SL53 CYA) between September 2021 and October 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 4 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). 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.
SL53 CYA Mileage History
- 22/09/2021113,287 mi
- 18/10/2022120,521 mi+7,234 mi
Average of roughly 6,762 miles per year across 2 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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