2003 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · SV53 YLF
2003 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 25 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 121,901 miles. MOT expired on 17 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,901 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SV53 YLF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/08/2025
- 121,901 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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SV53 YLF Mileage History
- 02/08/2023112,819 mi
- 03/08/2023112,819 mi
- 12/08/2024114,589 mi+1,770 mi
- 14/08/2024114,589 mi
- 15/08/2025121,901 mi+7,312 mi
Average of roughly 4,458 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SV53 YLF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Land Rover Discovery (SV53 YLF) between August 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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