2003 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · YD53 WHV
2003 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 04 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 205,646 miles. MOT valid until 12 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 205,646 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YD53 WHV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/01/2026
- 205,646 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YD53 WHV 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 (YD53 WHV) between July 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 January 2026 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: Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Bodywork (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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 Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (1.1.21 (e) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch (7.1.1 (a) (i)”; “Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”.
YD53 WHV Mileage History
- 22/07/2022174,398 mi
- 05/01/2024186,984 mi+12,586 mi
- 06/01/2024186,990 mi+6 mi
- 13/01/2025196,425 mi+9,435 mi
- 09/01/2026205,646 mi+9,221 mi
Average of roughly 9,008 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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