2003 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · CJ53 TMU
2003 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 20 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 187,634 miles. MOT valid until 06 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 187,634 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CJ53 TMU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/04/2026
- 187,634 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CJ53 TMU 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 (CJ53 TMU) between January 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
CJ53 TMU Mileage History
- 13/01/2024176,880 mi
- 11/02/2025182,009 mi+5,129 mi
- 19/02/2025182,009 mi
- 07/04/2026187,634 mi+5,625 mi
Average of roughly 4,820 miles per year across 4 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: Average
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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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