2004 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · DF04 AFY
2004 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 27/05/2004. Recorded mileage 188,907 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Chester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/11/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 188,907 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Archived Record
Registration no longer recorded by DVLA. This usually means the vehicle is now using a private plate.
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2004
- Engine
- 2495cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
DF04 AFY Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/11/2022
- 188,907 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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DF04 AFY Mileage History
- 24/11/2022188,907 mi
- 24/11/2022188,907 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
DF04 AFY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Land Rover Discovery (DF04 AFY) between November 2022 and November 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 November 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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.
Buyer's Guide & Inspection Advisory
Expert automotive synthesis from historical MOT defect records and market benchmarks.
Our Verdict
Proceed with extreme caution. The combin
Prioritise a professional inspection of the chassis and bodywork. The 2022 MOT record specifically highlights corrosion in the nearside and offside front inner wings and the offside rear structure; you should verify if any remedial work has been carried out since these were flagged as advisories.
Ensure you review the service history for the 2.5L diesel engine, as high-mileage units require strict adherence to oil and timing belt intervals. Given the date of the last recorded MOT in November 2022, you must confirm the vehicle's current legal status and whether it has been tested recently.
The 2.5L diesel engine provides the torque expected from a Discovery but will fall into a higher tax bracket and insurance group. Maintenance costs for this model are typically higher than average, particularly as it ages and requires more frequent part replacements to remain roadworthy.
Between fuel, road tax, insurance, and the likely need for ongoing repairs to address the recorded corrosion and wear, buyers should budget for significant annual expenditure.
Focus your inspection on the areas flagged in the November 2022 MOT: the inner wing sections (both sides) and the rear vehicle structure. While the MOT stated structural rigidity was not significantly reduced at the time, corrosion is a top failure reason for this model and tends to progress if left untreated.
Additionally, check the condition of the rear brake pads, which were noted as wearing thin during the last test. Inspect the headlamp alignment and overall electrical condition, as headlamps are a common failure point across the wider model aggregate data.
This silver 2004 Land Rover Discovery has recorded 188,907 miles. Its most recent MOT history from November 2022 shows a failure and subsequent pass, with persistent advisories regarding corrosion in the inner wings and rear vehicle structure. Given the age and the specific failure points, this vehicle requires a thorough structural inspection.
This model has an average MOT pass rate of 80.6%, with corrosion and headlamp issues being among the most frequent causes of failure.
Reviewed by the IsItAGoodCar editorial team — Verified automotive analysis synthesized from official vehicle registries.
Data Sources
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