2004 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · AO04 SZR
2004 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 23 Apr 2004. Recorded mileage 126,791 miles. MOT expired on 13 Sept 2025.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,791 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AO04 SZR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 11/09/2025
- 126,791 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AO04 SZR 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 (AO04 SZR) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 September 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
AO04 SZR Mileage History
- 08/09/2022112,853 mi
- 07/09/2023116,879 mi+4,026 mi
- 13/09/2023116,879 mi
- 11/09/2024124,659 mi+7,780 mi
- 11/09/2025126,791 mi+2,132 mi
Average of roughly 4,633 miles per year across 5 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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