2003 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · OD03 MUD
2003 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 23 Aug 2003. Recorded mileage 151,008 miles. MOT expired on 29 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 151,008 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OD03 MUD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/10/2025
- 151,008 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OD03 MUD 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 (OD03 MUD) between August 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). 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 Rear Suspension unit damaged or deteriorated and function affected air bag (5.3.5 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension unit damaged or deteriorated and function affected air bag (5.3.5 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Brake hose excessively damaged front to rear hoses contaminated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”.
OD03 MUD Mileage History
- 08/08/2023141,562 mi
- 09/08/2023141,562 mi
- 04/09/2024150,015 mi+8,453 mi
- 14/09/2024150,919 mi+904 mi
- 30/10/2025151,008 mi+89 mi
Average of roughly 4,237 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Discovery 2 (L318)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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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