2003 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · MP03 HMG
2003 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 21 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 103,800 miles. MOT valid until 18 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,800 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MP03 HMG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/05/2026
- 103,800 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MP03 HMG 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 (MP03 HMG) between May 2022 and May 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 5 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
MP03 HMG Mileage History
- 20/05/202283,562 mi
- 12/05/202385,001 mi+1,439 mi
- 01/05/202490,789 mi+5,788 mi
- 28/04/202597,211 mi+6,422 mi
- 15/05/2026103,800 mi+6,589 mi
Average of roughly 5,077 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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