2004 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · DS04 YJB
2004 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 30 Jul 2004. Recorded mileage 151,051 miles. MOT expired on 21 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 151,051 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DS04 YJB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/08/2025
- 151,051 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.
DS04 YJB 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 (DS04 YJB) between February 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
DS04 YJB Mileage History
- 14/02/2022138,085 mi
- 10/03/2022138,100 mi+15 mi
- 10/03/2022138,105 mi+5 mi
- 02/03/2023144,087 mi+5,982 mi
- 22/08/2025151,051 mi+6,964 mi
Average of roughly 3,686 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: Below Average
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