2004 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · CE54 LFM
2004 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 08 Sept 2004. Recorded mileage 148,723 miles. MOT valid until 22 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,723 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CE54 LFM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/12/2025
- 148,723 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CE54 LFM 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 (CE54 LFM) between October 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
CE54 LFM Mileage History
- 31/10/2023140,380 mi
- 05/12/2024144,380 mi+4,000 mi
- 05/12/2024144,382 mi+2 mi
- 03/12/2025148,695 mi+4,313 mi
- 23/12/2025148,723 mi+28 mi
Average of roughly 3,888 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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