2003 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · N300 ACB
2003 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 72,838 miles. MOT valid until 05 Nov 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Nov 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,838 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N300 ACB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/11/2026
- 72,838 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N300 ACB 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 (N300 ACB) between October 2023 and November 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 November 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Fuel system component leaking of engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn link bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Track rod end ball joint has excessive play drag tube (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
N300 ACB Mileage History
- 04/10/202365,914 mi
- 24/10/202467,995 mi+2,081 mi
- 24/10/202569,845 mi+1,850 mi
- 06/11/202569,847 mi+2 mi
- 05/11/202672,838 mi+2,991 mi
Average of roughly 2,242 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: 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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