BK53 DSX

2003 LAND ROVER — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.

Vehicle details

Make & model
LAND ROVER
Year
2003
Fuel
DIESEL
Colour
SILVER
Engine
2495 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
SORN
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 29 March 2024
Last recorded mileage
32,999 mi

AI verdict AVOID 22/100

AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.

This 2003 Land Rover has 20 MOT tests on record with a 90% pass rate and 32,999 miles. The vehicle's age, combined with these issues, makes it a high-risk purchase.

A critical mileage anomaly was detected: the vehicle recorded 665,590 miles in April 2009, but only 72,629 miles in March 2010, indicating possible odometer tampering.

Things to check

  • AUTO-FLAGGED: Odometer fraud signal: Mileage decreased between Apr 2009 (665,590 mi) and Mar 2010 (72,629 mi) — possible odometer tamperi
  • Mileage decreased from 665,590 miles (Apr 2009) to 72,629 miles (Mar 2010) — strong odometer fraud indicator.
  • Recurring advisories on critical safety systems: suspension (8), brakes (6), steering (6) — consistent neglect.
  • Rear Suspension pipe damaged (Mar 2020) — unresolved structural defect.

Working in its favour

  • Most recent MOT passed despite 2 historical failures
  • No MOT failures recorded across 5 tests — no immediate safety concerns.
  • Consistent annual mileage averaging 7,867 miles/year — no sudden usage spikes.
  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) — high safety standards for its era.

Mileage history

Sep 2006: 32,999 mi PASSSep 2007: 44,636 mi PASSAug 2008: 58,644 mi PASSApr 2009: 665,590 mi FAILApr 2009: 665,590 mi PASSMar 2010: 72,629 mi PASSApr 2011: 78,256 mi PASSApr 2012: 83,168 mi PASSApr 2013: 87,664 mi PASSMar 2014: 92,294 mi PASSApr 2015: 97,935 mi PASSApr 2016: 104,128 mi FAILApr 2016: 104,128 mi PASSMar 2017: 108,823 mi PASSMar 2018: 114,005 mi PASSMar 2019: 118,621 mi PASSMar 2020: 123,255 mi PASSMar 2021: 125,224 mi PASSMar 2022: 138,412 mi PASSMar 2023: 159,281 mi PASS666k349k33kSep 2006Mar 2023

MOT test history — 18/20 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Sep 2006 PASS 32,999 mi None recorded
Sep 2007 PASS 44,636 mi None recorded
Aug 2008 PASS 58,644 mi None recorded
Apr 2009 FAIL 665,590 mi
PRS Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Apr 2009 PASS 665,590 mi
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Mar 2010 PASS 72,629 mi
ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
USER ENTERED Oil leak
Apr 2011 PASS 78,256 mi None recorded
Apr 2012 PASS 83,168 mi
USER ENTERED Oil leak
Apr 2013 PASS 87,664 mi None recorded
Mar 2014 PASS 92,294 mi None recorded
Apr 2015 PASS 97,935 mi None recorded
Apr 2016 FAIL 104,128 mi
FAIL Fuel system component leaking back of cylinder head (7.2.3)
ADVISORY oil leak
Apr 2016 PASS 104,128 mi
ADVISORY oil leak
Mar 2017 PASS 108,823 mi
ADVISORY Oil leak
ADVISORY Parking brake lever close to no reserve
Mar 2018 PASS 114,005 mi
ADVISORY Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Mar 2019 PASS 118,621 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Mar 2020 PASS 123,255 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))
Mar 2021 PASS 125,224 mi
ADVISORY Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Mar 2022 PASS 138,412 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Slight play in steering box
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Mar 2023 PASS 159,281 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY o/s/f and n/s/f bottom/top ball joints slight play
ADVISORY o/s/r and n/s/r chassis corroded

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