2004 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · J55 DAR
2004 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 11/03/2004. Recorded mileage 121,128 miles. MOT valid until 26/01/2027. Taxed until 01/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2004
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/01/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/03/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,128 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2004
- Engine
- 2495cc
J55 DAR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/01/2026
- 121,128 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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J55 DAR Mileage History
- 14/12/2023139,686 mi
- 16/12/2024146,102 mi+6,416 mi
- 18/12/2024146,103 mi+1 mi
- 21/01/2026121,122 mi-24,981 mi
- 27/01/2026121,128 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly -8,744 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
J55 DAR 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 (J55 DAR) between December 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Steering (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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 Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened chassis rail (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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