2003 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · X13 SAR
2003 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 13 Jan 2003. Recorded mileage 84,488 miles. MOT expired on 03 Jan 2023.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Jan 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,488 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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X13 SAR Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/01/2022
- 84,488 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
X13 SAR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 2003 Land Rover Discovery (X13 SAR) between January 2022 and January 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 0 advisory notices note items to monitor.
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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: Average
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- TD5 Injector Harness Oil MigrationSerious
Oil seeps along the injector wiring harness into the ECU red plug connector, causing rough running, misfires and potential ECU damage.
- 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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