2004 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · FT53 AFO
2004 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 19 Jan 2004. Recorded mileage 154,833 miles. MOT valid until 02 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 154,833 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
FT53 AFO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/06/2026
- 154,833 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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FT53 AFO Mileage History
- 20/10/2023140,757 mi
- 25/10/2023140,826 mi+69 mi
- 11/10/2024148,413 mi+7,587 mi
- 18/10/2024148,420 mi+7 mi
- 04/06/2026154,833 mi+6,413 mi
Average of roughly 5,366 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
FT53 AFO 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 2004 Land Rover Discovery (FT53 AFO) between October 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 June 2026 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 (5 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))”.
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