2004 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · GH04 HAY
2004 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 30 Jun 2004. Recorded mileage 156,171 miles. MOT status: Failed.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 156,171 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GH04 HAY Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 06/02/2024
- 156,171 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
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GH04 HAY MOT History
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1 MOT test are recorded for this 2004 Land Rover Discovery (GH04 HAY) between February 2024 and February 2024.
The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 February 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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Known faults for Land Rover Discovery 2 (L318)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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- TD5 Injector Harness Oil MigrationSerious
Oil seeps along the injector wiring harness into the ECU red plug connector, causing rough running, misfires and potential ECU damage.
- Air Suspension and ACE System FailuresSerious
Self-levelling suspension (SLS) air bags perish and compressors fail. The ACE system leaks from corroded pipes, causing handling issues and expensive repairs.
- Three Amigos (ABS/TC/ HDC Warnings)Moderate
The ABS, Traction Control, and Hill Descent Control warning lights illuminate together. Usually caused by ABS sensor failures but can indicate more expensive 4WD system issues.
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