2004 Land Rover Discovery 2.7L Diesel · KE54 TFA
2004 Land Rover Discovery (2.7L, diesel). First registered 01 Dec 2004. Recorded mileage 204,696 miles. MOT valid until 16 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 204,696 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KE54 TFA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/11/2025
- 204,696 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KE54 TFA 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 (KE54 TFA) between October 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 November 2025 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: Tyres (5 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both s”; “Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault lit on dash (7.12 (e))”; “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault lit on dash (7.1.6 (a))”.
KE54 TFA Mileage History
- 12/10/2022160,369 mi
- 25/10/2022160,389 mi+20 mi
- 25/10/2023173,098 mi+12,709 mi
- 04/11/2024186,640 mi+13,542 mi
- 17/11/2025204,696 mi+18,056 mi
Average of roughly 14,302 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: Good
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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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