2004 Land Rover Discovery 3.9L Petrol · BM53 LXK
2004 Land Rover Discovery (3.9L, petrol). First registered 16 Feb 2004. Recorded mileage 157,880 miles. MOT valid until 05 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 157,880 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BM53 LXK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/10/2026
- 157,880 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BM53 LXK 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 (BM53 LXK) between September 2024 and October 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 October 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: Lighting (10 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
BM53 LXK Mileage History
- 11/09/2024117,144 km
- 02/09/2025135,912 mi
- 12/09/2025135,912 km
- 09/09/2026157,880 mi
- 07/10/2026157,880 mi
Average of roughly 19,684 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: 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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