2004 Land Rover Discovery 2.7L Diesel · CAM 585V
2004 Land Rover Discovery (2.7L, diesel). First registered 31 Dec 2004. Recorded mileage 165,589 miles. MOT valid until 10 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 165,589 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CAM 585V Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/08/2026
- 165,589 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CAM 585V 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 (CAM 585V) between March 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 August 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: Tyres (4 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Steering (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Service brake grabbing severely binding on (1.2.1 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly re”; “Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”.
CAM 585V Mileage History
- 27/03/2024163,489 mi
- 11/04/2025164,864 mi+1,375 mi
- 02/05/2025164,886 mi+22 mi
- 22/04/2026165,587 mi+701 mi
- 12/08/2026165,589 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 884 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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