2003 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · SN53 TRX
2003 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 20 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 152,125 miles. MOT expired on 27 Oct 2022.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Oct 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 152,125 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
This vehicle has not had an MOT in the past 5 years. Mechanical analysis was skipped.
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SN53 TRX Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/10/2021
- 152,125 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SN53 TRX 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 (SN53 TRX) between October 2021 and October 2021.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 October 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements on bonnet (0.1 (d))”; “Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rig”; “Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural st”.
SN53 TRX Mileage History
- 26/10/2021152,034 mi
- 29/10/2021152,125 mi+91 mi
Average of roughly 10,548 miles per year across 2 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: Poor
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- Air Suspension and ACE System FailuresSerious
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