2004 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · PX04 MGE
2004 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 17 May 2004. Recorded mileage 120,300 miles. MOT valid until 08 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Carlisle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,300 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PX04 MGE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/02/2026
- 120,300 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PX04 MGE 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 (PX04 MGE) between May 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced bump stop area (6.1.1 (a) (”; “Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced bump stop area (6.1.1 (a) ”; “Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a b”.
PX04 MGE Mileage History
- 31/05/2022113,576 mi
- 13/05/2023115,497 mi+1,921 mi
- 23/05/2023115,497 mi
- 28/05/2024120,150 mi+4,653 mi
- 09/02/2026120,300 mi+150 mi
Average of roughly 1,820 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: Average
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