2004 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · FL04 LZE
2004 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 21 Apr 2004. Recorded mileage 202,557 miles. MOT valid until 27 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 202,557 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FL04 LZE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/11/2025
- 202,557 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.
FL04 LZE 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 (FL04 LZE) between November 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
FL04 LZE Mileage History
- 10/11/2023197,659 mi
- 20/11/2024200,942 mi+3,283 mi
- 28/11/2024200,987 mi+45 mi
- 19/11/2025202,555 mi+1,568 mi
- 21/11/2025202,557 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 2,411 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: 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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