2003 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · SN03 YSH
2003 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 16 Jun 2003. Recorded mileage 197,601 miles. MOT valid until 08 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 197,601 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SN03 YSH Key Findings
- 32 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/01/2026
- 197,601 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 11 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (30 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SN03 YSH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
32 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Land Rover Discovery (SN03 YSH) between June 2006 and January 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 11 failures.
The most recent test on 09 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (30 issues), Brakes (29 issues), Suspension (23 issues), Steering (9 issues), Bodywork (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 71 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 Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play The ball joint on the nearside of the connecting rod that”; “Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play The ball joint on the steering arm that fits on to the ste”; “Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
SN03 YSH Mileage History
- 02/06/200650,553 mi
- 14/06/200762,895 mi+12,342 mi
- 06/06/200874,587 mi+11,692 mi
- 17/06/200989,860 mi+15,273 mi
- 18/06/200989,860 mi
- 21/05/2010101,103 mi+11,243 mi
- 22/05/2010101,104 mi+1 mi
- 04/05/2011109,507 mi+8,403 mi
- 03/05/2012118,623 mi+9,116 mi
- 04/05/2012112,632 mi-5,991 mi
- 11/03/2013126,039 mi+13,407 mi
- 13/03/2014132,073 mi+6,034 mi
- 05/03/2015135,219 mi+3,146 mi
- 05/03/2015135,219 mi
- 04/02/2016144,794 mi+9,575 mi
- 04/02/2016144,794 mi
- 13/01/2017151,281 mi+6,487 mi
- 17/01/2017151,309 mi+28 mi
- 23/01/2018155,907 mi+4,598 mi
- 02/02/2018156,033 mi+126 mi
- 08/02/2018156,182 mi+149 mi
- 28/11/2018158,985 mi+2,803 mi
- 07/12/2018158,985 mi
- 22/11/2019172,079 mi+13,094 mi
- 26/11/2019172,168 mi+89 mi
- 10/12/2020180,823 mi+8,655 mi
- 10/11/2021182,238 mi+1,415 mi
- 17/11/2022190,517 mi+8,279 mi
- 23/11/2023194,200 mi+3,683 mi
- 19/12/2024197,052 mi+2,852 mi
- 07/01/2025197,052 mi
- 09/01/2026197,601 mi+549 mi
Average of roughly 7,500 miles per year across 32 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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