2003 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · DC03 YJW
2003 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 12 Apr 2003. Recorded mileage 120,371 miles. MOT valid until 29 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,371 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DC03 YJW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/03/2026
- 120,371 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DC03 YJW 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 (DC03 YJW) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
DC03 YJW Mileage History
- 25/03/2023111,207 mi
- 27/03/2024114,041 mi+2,834 mi
- 27/03/2025117,909 mi+3,868 mi
- 27/03/2025117,960 mi+51 mi
- 20/03/2026120,371 mi+2,411 mi
Average of roughly 3,068 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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- Air Suspension and ACE System FailuresSerious
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- Three Amigos (ABS/TC/ HDC Warnings)Moderate
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