2004 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · PG04 FRP
2004 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 30 Jun 2004. Recorded mileage 160,567 miles. MOT expired on 16 Feb 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 160,567 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PG04 FRP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 03/08/2026
- 160,567 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PG04 FRP 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 (PG04 FRP) between February 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 03 August 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Excessive corrosion withi”; “Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Excessive corrosion in in”; “Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded within 30cm of ABS mounting (1.1.21 (e) (i))”.
PG04 FRP Mileage History
- 06/02/2024156,183 mi
- 04/02/2025159,602 mi+3,419 mi
- 04/02/2025159,602 mi
- 10/02/2026160,551 mi+949 mi
- 03/08/2026160,567 mi+16 mi
Average of roughly 1,762 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: Poor
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