2003 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · LW03 VZG
2003 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31 Jul 2003. Recorded mileage 197,897 miles. MOT expired on 10 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Sidcup (South East London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 197,897 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LW03 VZG Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/09/2025
- 197,897 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.
LW03 VZG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Land Rover Discovery (LW03 VZG) between March 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
LW03 VZG Mileage History
- 30/03/2023186,279 mi
- 30/03/2023186,279 mi
- 09/09/2024192,846 mi+6,567 mi
- 11/09/2025197,897 mi+5,051 mi
Average of roughly 4,738 miles per year across 4 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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