2004 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · PL54 USM
2004 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 11 Sept 2004. Recorded mileage 161,296 miles. MOT valid until 30 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 161,296 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PL54 USM Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/09/2026
- 161,296 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PL54 USM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Land Rover Discovery (PL54 USM) between August 2007 and September 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 01 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (10 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Bodywork (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: “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (”.
PL54 USM Mileage History
- 29/08/200731,869 mi
- 08/10/200844,069 mi+12,200 mi
- 28/09/200956,132 mi+12,063 mi
- 07/10/201068,419 mi+12,287 mi
- 04/10/201182,612 mi+14,193 mi
- 03/10/201296,165 mi+13,553 mi
- 04/10/2013109,269 mi+13,104 mi
- 07/10/2013109,327 mi+58 mi
- 06/10/2014119,871 mi+10,544 mi
- 12/10/2015130,267 mi+10,396 mi
- 10/10/2016140,580 mi+10,313 mi
- 14/10/2016140,694 mi+114 mi
- 07/12/2017146,725 mi+6,031 mi
- 12/12/2017146,725 mi
- 10/01/2019151,821 mi+5,096 mi
- 04/01/2020156,191 mi+4,370 mi
- 27/01/2020156,271 mi+80 mi
- 28/08/2020157,930 mi+1,659 mi
- 28/08/2020157,930 mi
- 02/08/2021158,647 mi+717 mi
- 15/08/2022159,863 mi+1,216 mi
- 24/08/2023160,807 mi+944 mi
- 22/08/2024160,969 mi+162 mi
- 26/08/2025161,084 mi+115 mi
- 11/08/2026161,265 mi+181 mi
- 14/08/2026161,291 mi+26 mi
- 01/09/2026161,296 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 6,809 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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