2004 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · GJ04 LFY
2004 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2004. Recorded mileage 142,998 miles. MOT expired on 03 May 2018. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 May 2018
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,998 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GJ04 LFY Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/05/2017
- 142,998 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GJ04 LFY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Land Rover Discovery (GJ04 LFY) between March 2007 and May 2017.
The record contains 11 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 04 May 2017 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (16 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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 constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)”; “Horn not working (1.6.2a)”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)”.
GJ04 LFY Mileage History
- 23/03/200750,044 mi
- 03/04/200750,891 mi+847 mi
- 31/03/200867,684 mi+16,793 mi
- 03/04/200867,756 mi+72 mi
- 23/03/200977,286 mi+9,530 mi
- 23/03/200977,286 mi
- 25/03/201085,238 mi+7,952 mi
- 04/04/201194,281 mi+9,043 mi
- 04/04/201194,281 mi
- 20/03/201299,843 mi+5,562 mi
- 27/04/2013102,961 mi+3,118 mi
- 22/04/2014114,210 mi+11,249 mi
- 22/04/2014114,210 mi
- 24/04/2015127,007 mi+12,797 mi
- 28/04/20160 mi-127,007 mi
- 04/05/2017142,998 mi+142,998 mi
Average of roughly 9,188 miles per year across 16 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
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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