2003 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · YJ03 FBA
2003 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 19 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 137,743 miles. MOT expired on 22 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,743 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YJ03 FBA Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/10/2025
- 137,743 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YJ03 FBA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Land Rover Discovery (YJ03 FBA) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 14 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Steering (5 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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.
YJ03 FBA Mileage History
- 10/10/2022130,475 mi
- 07/10/2023133,260 mi+2,785 mi
- 14/10/2024135,021 mi+1,761 mi
- 24/10/2025137,743 mi+2,722 mi
Average of roughly 2,392 miles per year across 4 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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