2003 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · MP53 RNZ
2003 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 14 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 190,388 miles. MOT expired on 19 Oct 2025.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 190,388 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MP53 RNZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 15/01/2026
- 190,388 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MP53 RNZ 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 (MP53 RNZ) between October 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 January 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (11 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn additionally the securing nut is not tightened (5.3.4 (a)”; “Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded ABS pump unit 2nd (1.1.21 (e) (i))”; “Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded ABS pump unit (1.1.21 (e) (i))”.
MP53 RNZ Mileage History
- 19/10/2022165,834 mi
- 02/10/2023175,393 mi+9,559 mi
- 25/09/2024184,082 mi+8,689 mi
- 03/10/2024184,083 mi+1 mi
- 15/01/2026190,388 mi+6,305 mi
Average of roughly 7,574 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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- Air Suspension and ACE System FailuresSerious
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- Three Amigos (ABS/TC/ HDC Warnings)Moderate
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