2003 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · CO02 HON
2003 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31 Jan 2003. Recorded mileage 138,561 miles. MOT valid until 07 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,561 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CO02 HON Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/04/2026
- 138,561 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.
CO02 HON 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 (CO02 HON) between October 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
CO02 HON Mileage History
- 11/10/2023119,452 mi
- 17/10/2024129,280 mi+9,828 mi
- 17/10/2024129,283 mi+3 mi
- 08/04/2026138,557 mi+9,274 mi
- 08/04/2026138,561 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 7,670 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: 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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