2003 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · GU53 JZM
2003 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 17 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 106,852 miles. MOT expired on 13 Oct 2025.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 106,852 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GU53 JZM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 14/10/2025
- 106,852 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GU53 JZM 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 (GU53 JZM) between September 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 October 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
GU53 JZM Mileage History
- 09/09/202298,502 mi
- 14/10/2023102,712 mi+4,210 mi
- 01/10/2024104,822 mi+2,110 mi
- 11/10/2024104,839 mi+17 mi
- 14/10/2025106,852 mi+2,013 mi
Average of roughly 2,697 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: Below Average
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- TD5 Injector Harness Oil MigrationSerious
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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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