2004 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · HT53 VGP
2004 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Jan 2004. Recorded mileage 93,877 miles. MOT valid until 29 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,877 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
HT53 VGP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/01/2026
- 93,877 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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HT53 VGP Mileage History
- 23/01/202382,636 mi
- 29/01/202486,416 mi+3,780 mi
- 30/01/202486,418 mi+2 mi
- 27/01/202589,908 mi+3,490 mi
- 29/01/202693,877 mi+3,969 mi
Average of roughly 3,725 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
HT53 VGP 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 (HT53 VGP) between January 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis / Also with in suspension (6.”.
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