2003 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Petrol · YL03 CBU
2003 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, petrol). First registered 21/07/2003. Recorded mileage 135,264 miles. MOT valid until 03/06/2027. Taxed until 01/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/06/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/06/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,264 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 2495cc
YL03 CBU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/06/2026
- 135,264 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 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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YL03 CBU Mileage History
- 04/03/2024123,619 mi
- 10/03/2025128,664 mi+5,045 mi
- 08/05/2025128,668 mi+4 mi
- 05/06/2026135,264 mi+6,596 mi
- 05/06/2026135,264 mi
Average of roughly 5,169 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YL03 CBU 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 (YL03 CBU) between March 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Steering (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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: “Central Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1”.
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