2003 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · YP53 UDB
2003 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 28 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 148,126 miles. MOT valid until 20 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,126 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YP53 UDB Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/11/2025
- 148,126 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YP53 UDB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Land Rover Discovery (YP53 UDB) between November 2006 and November 2025.
The record contains 14 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 21 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (11 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn axle panard rod bushes both ends (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”; “Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)”.
YP53 UDB Mileage History
- 20/11/200655,955 mi
- 22/11/200773,532 mi+17,577 mi
- 22/11/200773,536 mi+4 mi
- 19/11/200888,545 mi+15,009 mi
- 27/11/2009102,518 mi+13,973 mi
- 24/11/2010108,930 mi+6,412 mi
- 24/11/2011115,678 mi+6,748 mi
- 29/11/2012121,040 mi+5,362 mi
- 06/12/2013126,815 mi+5,775 mi
- 06/12/2013126,815 mi
- 02/07/2015132,814 mi+5,999 mi
- 30/06/2016138,899 mi+6,085 mi
- 14/09/2022144,408 mi+5,509 mi
- 07/09/2023145,496 mi+1,088 mi
- 18/10/2023145,555 mi+59 mi
- 16/10/2024146,706 mi+1,151 mi
- 21/11/2025148,126 mi+1,420 mi
- 21/11/2025148,126 mi
Average of roughly 4,850 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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