2003 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · BD03 LRX
2003 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 30 Apr 2003. Recorded mileage 120,583 miles. MOT expired on 21 Oct 2025.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,583 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BD03 LRX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 03/11/2025
- 120,583 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BD03 LRX 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 (BD03 LRX) between July 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 03 November 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
BD03 LRX Mileage History
- 17/07/2023116,466 mi
- 28/07/2023116,466 mi
- 14/08/2024119,363 mi+2,897 mi
- 22/10/2024119,364 mi+1 mi
- 03/11/2025120,583 mi+1,219 mi
Average of roughly 1,790 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: Poor
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- Air Suspension and ACE System FailuresSerious
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- Three Amigos (ABS/TC/ HDC Warnings)Moderate
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