2004 Land Rover Discovery 4.0L Petrol · KP04 VBF
2004 Land Rover Discovery (4.0L, petrol). First registered 21 May 2004. Recorded mileage 115,691 miles. MOT expired on 24 Oct 2025.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,691 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KP04 VBF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 26/01/2026
- 115,691 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KP04 VBF 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 (KP04 VBF) between October 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 January 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
KP04 VBF Mileage History
- 12/10/2022106,524 mi
- 25/10/2023107,035 mi+511 mi
- 18/10/2024110,744 mi+3,709 mi
- 18/10/2024110,744 mi
- 26/01/2026115,691 mi+4,947 mi
Average of roughly 2,786 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: Below Average
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