2003 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · YX52 WTK
2003 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 17 Jan 2003. Recorded mileage 117,240 miles. MOT expired on 23 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,240 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YX52 WTK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/10/2025
- 117,240 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YX52 WTK 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 (YX52 WTK) between July 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
YX52 WTK Mileage History
- 13/07/2023112,457 mi
- 21/07/2023112,526 mi+69 mi
- 24/07/2024115,017 mi+2,491 mi
- 28/07/2025117,172 mi+2,155 mi
- 24/10/2025117,240 mi+68 mi
Average of roughly 2,095 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Discovery 2 (L318)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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