2003 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · HJ53 TCU
2003 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 30 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 134,020 miles. MOT valid until 07 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 134,020 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HJ53 TCU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/01/2026
- 134,020 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.
HJ53 TCU 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 (HJ53 TCU) between January 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
HJ53 TCU Mileage History
- 19/01/2023128,886 mi
- 22/01/2024131,090 mi+2,204 mi
- 23/01/2024131,093 mi+3 mi
- 28/01/2025133,353 mi+2,260 mi
- 15/01/2026134,020 mi+667 mi
Average of roughly 1,717 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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