2004 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · MJ04 LHR
2004 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 18 Jun 2004. Recorded mileage 133,997 miles. MOT valid until 20 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 133,997 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MJ04 LHR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/01/2026
- 133,997 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MJ04 LHR 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 (MJ04 LHR) between May 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 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: Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Steering (5 issues), Brakes (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 Front Oil leaking continuously from transmission posing a serious risk to road safety axle / driveshaft seal (8.”; “Offside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting front and”.
MJ04 LHR Mileage History
- 17/05/2023124,871 mi
- 17/05/2023124,871 mi
- 21/01/2025125,873 mi+1,002 mi
- 06/01/2026133,954 mi+8,081 mi
- 13/01/2026133,997 mi+43 mi
Average of roughly 3,430 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: Average
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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
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