2004 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · NG53 VNH
2004 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 20 Jan 2004. Recorded mileage 94,153 miles. MOT valid until 03 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,153 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NG53 VNH Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/06/2026
- 94,153 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NG53 VNH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Land Rover Discovery (NG53 VNH) between January 2007 and June 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 05 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 38 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: “Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis co”; “Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cros”.
NG53 VNH Mileage History
- 27/01/200730,501 mi
- 18/01/200837,723 mi+7,222 mi
- 27/01/200943,115 mi+5,392 mi
- 11/02/201047,576 mi+4,461 mi
- 20/05/201155,634 mi+8,058 mi
- 24/05/201264,690 mi+9,056 mi
- 08/05/201370,475 mi+5,785 mi
- 11/06/201473,373 mi+2,898 mi
- 14/08/201575,591 mi+2,218 mi
- 14/08/201575,591 mi
- 12/08/201677,640 mi+2,049 mi
- 10/08/201782,711 mi+5,071 mi
- 11/09/201887,176 mi+4,465 mi
- 13/09/201887,184 mi+8 mi
- 30/08/201989,758 mi+2,574 mi
- 28/09/202092,450 mi+2,692 mi
- 09/09/202193,709 mi+1,259 mi
- 13/03/202493,804 mi+95 mi
- 17/03/202594,126 mi+322 mi
- 05/06/202694,153 mi+27 mi
Average of roughly 3,289 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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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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