2003 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · WJ53 FJK
2003 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 165,983 miles. MOT expired on 16 Jan 2024.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Jan 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 165,983 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WJ53 FJK Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/01/2023
- 165,983 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WJ53 FJK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Land Rover Discovery (WJ53 FJK) between November 2021 and January 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 January 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
WJ53 FJK Mileage History
- 04/11/2021161,194 mi
- 13/01/2023166,980 mi+5,786 mi
- 17/01/2023165,983 mi-997 mi
Average of roughly 3,985 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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- 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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