2003 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · W17 TDS
2003 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 29/04/2003. Recorded mileage 188,011 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/05/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 188,011 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
W17 TDS Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/05/2025
- 188,011 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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W17 TDS Mileage History
- 20/04/200641,427 mi
- 22/12/200644,415 mi+2,988 mi
- 21/11/200750,382 mi+5,967 mi
- 02/12/200856,246 mi+5,864 mi
- 08/12/200969,752 mi+13,506 mi
- 08/12/200969,752 mi
- 07/12/201080,629 mi+10,877 mi
- 16/12/201191,683 mi+11,054 mi
- 18/12/201298,246 mi+6,563 mi
- 17/12/2013104,205 mi+5,959 mi
- 17/12/2013104,205 mi
- 09/12/2014111,226 mi+7,021 mi
- 31/12/2015120,181 mi+8,955 mi
- 22/12/2016125,161 mi+4,980 mi
- 22/12/2016125,161 mi
- 21/12/2017131,269 mi+6,108 mi
- 21/12/2017131,269 mi
- 09/01/2019136,631 mi+5,362 mi
- 11/01/2019136,632 mi+1 mi
- 08/01/2020142,762 mi+6,130 mi
- 27/02/2021158,389 mi+15,627 mi
- 28/10/2022173,781 mi+15,392 mi
- 23/03/2023173,850 mi+69 mi
- 20/04/2024185,027 mi+11,177 mi
- 24/04/2025188,010 mi+2,983 mi
- 06/05/2025188,011 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 7,697 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
W17 TDS 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 (W17 TDS) between April 2006 and May 2025.
The record contains 19 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 06 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (15 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Bodywork (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stre”; “Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))”; “Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm o”.
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