2003 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · FV53 PHZ
2003 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 22 Dec 2003. Recorded mileage 180,232 miles. MOT expired on 18 May 2023.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 May 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 180,232 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FV53 PHZ Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 15/05/2023
- 180,232 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FV53 PHZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Land Rover Discovery (FV53 PHZ) between May 2022 and May 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 May 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
FV53 PHZ Mileage History
- 19/05/2022177,180 mi
- 15/05/2023180,232 mi+3,052 mi
Average of roughly 3,087 miles per year across 2 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: Below Average
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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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