2003 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · VE53 LHM
2003 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 05/12/2003. Recorded mileage 167,340 miles. MOT valid until 24/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/11/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 167,340 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 2495cc
VE53 LHM Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/11/2025
- 167,340 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (26 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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VE53 LHM Mileage History
- 27/11/200658,347 mi
- 12/11/200768,175 mi+9,828 mi
- 13/11/200768,197 mi+22 mi
- 03/12/200876,537 mi+8,340 mi
- 03/12/200876,537 mi
- 03/12/200985,315 mi+8,778 mi
- 07/12/201098,657 mi+13,342 mi
- 07/12/201098,657 mi
- 06/12/2011108,705 mi+10,048 mi
- 08/12/2011108,714 mi+9 mi
- 07/12/2012118,963 mi+10,249 mi
- 07/12/2012118,963 mi
- 20/12/2013124,388 mi+5,425 mi
- 05/12/2014124,794 mi+406 mi
- 19/12/2015127,100 mi+2,306 mi
- 26/11/2016131,013 mi+3,913 mi
- 21/11/2017142,182 mi+11,169 mi
- 21/11/2017142,182 mi
- 19/12/2018153,455 mi+11,273 mi
- 19/12/2018153,456 mi+1 mi
- 17/08/2021156,355 mi+2,899 mi
- 17/08/2022162,314 mi+5,959 mi
- 17/08/2022162,314 mi
- 18/08/2023164,629 mi+2,315 mi
- 15/10/2024165,981 mi+1,352 mi
- 25/11/2025167,340 mi+1,359 mi
Average of roughly 5,738 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
VE53 LHM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Land Rover Discovery (VE53 LHM) between November 2006 and November 2025.
The record contains 18 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 25 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (26 issues), Suspension (25 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 59 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)”.
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