2004 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · BA04 URP
2004 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 04 Aug 2004. Recorded mileage 121,645 miles. MOT valid until 17 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,645 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BA04 URP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/06/2026
- 121,645 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BA04 URP 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 (BA04 URP) between June 2022 and June 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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.
BA04 URP Mileage History
- 17/06/202296,983 mi
- 19/06/2023100,078 mi+3,095 mi
- 17/06/2024102,110 mi+2,032 mi
- 16/06/2025111,652 mi+9,542 mi
- 12/06/2026121,645 mi+9,993 mi
Average of roughly 6,186 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: Good
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