2003 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · EP03 BEZ
2003 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 29 Jan 2003. Recorded mileage 133,368 miles. MOT valid until 05 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 133,368 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EP03 BEZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/03/2026
- 133,368 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EP03 BEZ 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 (EP03 BEZ) between November 2021 and March 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
EP03 BEZ Mileage History
- 05/11/2021125,579 mi
- 01/11/2022128,617 mi+3,038 mi
- 13/10/2023129,567 mi+950 mi
- 09/11/2024130,127 mi+560 mi
- 06/03/2026133,368 mi+3,241 mi
Average of roughly 1,798 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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- TD5 Injector Harness Oil MigrationSerious
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- 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
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