2003 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · 700 JAK
2003 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 10 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 113,901 miles. MOT valid until 08 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2003
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 113,901 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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700 JAK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/07/2026
- 113,901 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
700 JAK 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 (700 JAK) between April 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (9 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Steering (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue). 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: “Brake performance unable to be tested caliper bolt missing (1.2.1 (g))”; “Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted bolt missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))”.
700 JAK Mileage History
- 05/04/2023106,266 mi
- 12/04/2024108,075 mi+1,809 mi
- 08/07/2025110,046 mi+1,971 mi
- 10/07/2026113,900 mi+3,854 mi
- 10/07/2026113,901 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 2,339 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: Good
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