2004 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · MK54 WVR
2004 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 02 Sept 2004. Recorded mileage 165,976 miles. MOT expired on 04 Nov 2022.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Nov 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 165,976 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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This vehicle has not had an MOT in the past 5 years. Mechanical analysis was skipped.
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MK54 WVR Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/11/2021
- 165,976 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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MK54 WVR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Land Rover Discovery (MK54 WVR) between October 2021 and November 2021.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 November 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
MK54 WVR Mileage History
- 28/10/2021165,945 mi
- 05/11/2021165,976 mi+31 mi
Average of roughly 1,420 miles per year across 2 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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- 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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