2004 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · PM04 TXE
2004 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 16 Mar 2004. Recorded mileage 86,946 miles. MOT valid until 05 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,946 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PM04 TXE Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/03/2026
- 86,946 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (27 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PM04 TXE 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 (PM04 TXE) between March 2007 and March 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 06 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (27 issues), Brakes (22 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 72 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: “Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))”.
PM04 TXE Mileage History
- 06/03/200730,092 mi
- 04/03/200836,233 mi+6,141 mi
- 03/03/200942,023 mi+5,790 mi
- 22/02/201045,606 mi+3,583 mi
- 10/03/201148,888 mi+3,282 mi
- 22/02/201250,556 mi+1,668 mi
- 06/03/201352,316 mi+1,760 mi
- 06/03/201352,317 mi+1 mi
- 13/02/201564,103 mi+11,786 mi
- 29/01/201669,285 mi+5,182 mi
- 02/02/201669,288 mi+3 mi
- 31/01/201774,629 mi+5,341 mi
- 01/02/201774,629 mi
- 01/02/201880,056 mi+5,427 mi
- 13/02/201983,156 mi+3,100 mi
- 13/02/201983,158 mi+2 mi
- 13/07/202083,903 mi+745 mi
- 13/07/202083,904 mi+1 mi
- 22/06/202184,501 mi+597 mi
- 23/06/202184,501 mi
- 27/08/202284,718 mi+217 mi
- 30/08/202284,719 mi+1 mi
- 02/09/202385,016 mi+297 mi
- 11/12/202485,917 mi+901 mi
- 12/12/202485,919 mi+2 mi
- 06/03/202686,946 mi+1,027 mi
- 06/03/202686,946 mi
Average of roughly 2,992 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- TD5 Injector Harness Oil MigrationSerious
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- Air Suspension and ACE System FailuresSerious
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- Three Amigos (ABS/TC/ HDC Warnings)Moderate
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