2004 Land Rover Discovery 2.7L Diesel · FH54 YCM

The Discovery passed its most recent MOT on 7 April 2026 at 174,649 miles with no defects recorded, leaving it roadworthy as of that date. The underlying trend is difficult to read as stable because the vehicle failed three times in early 2025 and again in April 2026, yet every failure shows no defects recorded. That pattern points to administrative or presentation issues at test rather than a clear mechanical decline or improvement. The recorded mileage sits at 174,649 against a 22 year life, averaging roughly 7,939 miles per year, which is ordinary for a 2004 4x4. Between the 9 January 2025 failure at 169,454 miles and the 7 April 2025 pass at 169,452 miles the odometer barely moved, then only 5,197 miles accrued by the April 2026 tests. Such low annual use mixed with three failed visits in thirteen days at the start of 2025 suggests the previous keeper deferred or mishandled routine test preparation. Because the DVSA entries flag no advisories on tyres, brakes, suspension bushes, coil springs, corrosion, or exhaust emissions, the buyer cannot rely on the record to expose wear. The repeated no-defect failures still warrant a physical inspection of structural integrity and chassis rust, a known weak point on aged Discoveries. Check brake discs and calipers for binding, and confirm the drivetrain and transfer box show no fluid leaks before purchase.