2004 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · FJ04 UKN
2004 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 16 Apr 2004. Recorded mileage 99,691 miles. MOT valid until 09 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,691 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FJ04 UKN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/12/2025
- 99,691 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.
FJ04 UKN 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 (FJ04 UKN) between July 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
FJ04 UKN Mileage History
- 25/07/202392,669 mi
- 06/11/202496,740 mi+4,071 mi
- 12/11/202496,742 mi+2 mi
- 27/10/202599,639 mi+2,897 mi
- 10/12/202599,691 mi+52 mi
Average of roughly 2,951 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Discovery 2 (L318)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- Air Suspension and ACE System FailuresSerious
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- Three Amigos (ABS/TC/ HDC Warnings)Moderate
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