2003 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · PY53 BKE
2003 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 105,010 miles. MOT expired on 06 Dec 2017. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Carlisle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Dec 2017
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 105,010 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PY53 BKE Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/05/2014
- 105,010 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PY53 BKE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Land Rover Discovery (PY53 BKE) between November 2006 and May 2014.
The record contains 8 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 14 May 2014 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Steering (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)”; “Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)”; “Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)”.
PY53 BKE Mileage History
- 06/11/200636,516 mi
- 09/11/200748,247 mi+11,731 mi
- 10/11/200855,304 mi+7,057 mi
- 13/11/200855,305 mi+1 mi
- 29/10/200963,172 mi+7,867 mi
- 30/10/200963,172 mi
- 08/10/201072,572 mi+9,400 mi
- 13/09/201177,186 mi+4,614 mi
- 14/09/201177,187 mi+1 mi
- 16/01/201395,197 mi+18,010 mi
- 17/01/201395,197 mi
- 06/05/2014105,010 mi+9,813 mi
- 14/05/2014105,010 mi
Average of roughly 9,110 miles per year across 13 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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- Air Suspension and ACE System FailuresSerious
Self-levelling suspension (SLS) air bags perish and compressors fail. The ACE system leaks from corroded pipes, causing handling issues and expensive repairs.
- Three Amigos (ABS/TC/ HDC Warnings)Moderate
The ABS, Traction Control, and Hill Descent Control warning lights illuminate together. Usually caused by ABS sensor failures but can indicate more expensive 4WD system issues.
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