2003 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · DU03 OET
2003 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 03 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 153,994 miles. MOT valid until 12 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 153,994 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DU03 OET Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/04/2026
- 153,994 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DU03 OET 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 (DU03 OET) between May 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Steering (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Offside Front Brake disc contaminated DRIVE SHAFT OIL SEAL LEAKING (1.1.14 (b))”; “Rear Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users diesel leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
DU03 OET Mileage History
- 09/05/2024145,076 mi
- 12/05/2025148,844 mi+3,768 mi
- 14/05/2025148,844 mi
- 17/04/2026153,994 mi+5,150 mi
- 21/04/2026153,994 mi
Average of roughly 4,573 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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