2003 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · SX03 HAE
2003 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 11 Aug 2003. Recorded mileage 90,423 miles. MOT expired on 28 Aug 2025.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Inverness
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 90,423 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SX03 HAE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 27/08/2025
- 90,423 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SX03 HAE 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 (SX03 HAE) between August 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 August 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
SX03 HAE Mileage History
- 17/08/202271,806 mi
- 29/08/202378,050 mi+6,244 mi
- 06/08/202484,390 mi+6,340 mi
- 15/08/202484,390 mi
- 27/08/202590,423 mi+6,033 mi
Average of roughly 6,148 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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