2004 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · VE04 PPK
2004 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Jun 2004. Recorded mileage 112,946 miles. MOT expired on 25 Jul 2019.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Jul 2019
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (18 Sept 2020)
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,946 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VE04 PPK Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/07/2018
- 112,946 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (24 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VE04 PPK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Land Rover Discovery (VE04 PPK) between July 2007 and July 2018.
The record contains 11 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 26 July 2018 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (24 issues), Brakes (22 issues), Windscreen (12 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 49 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: “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”; “Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
VE04 PPK Mileage History
- 02/07/200754,612 mi
- 02/07/200754,612 mi
- 14/07/200864,682 mi+10,070 mi
- 23/07/200864,682 mi
- 07/08/200971,472 mi+6,790 mi
- 11/08/200971,474 mi+2 mi
- 09/08/201078,231 mi+6,757 mi
- 08/08/201191,717 mi+13,486 mi
- 11/08/201191,725 mi+8 mi
- 07/08/2012101,044 mi+9,319 mi
- 07/08/2012101,044 mi
- 31/08/2013101,193 mi+149 mi
- 31/08/2013101,193 mi
- 18/12/2014101,411 mi+218 mi
- 31/12/2014101,416 mi+5 mi
- 24/11/2015101,625 mi+209 mi
- 24/11/2015101,625 mi
- 25/03/2017111,244 mi+9,619 mi
- 03/04/2017111,247 mi+3 mi
- 20/07/2018112,940 mi+1,693 mi
- 26/07/2018112,946 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 5,272 miles per year across 21 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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- Air Suspension and ACE System FailuresSerious
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- Three Amigos (ABS/TC/ HDC Warnings)Moderate
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