2004 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · PX04 TMV
2004 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 03 Mar 2004. Recorded mileage 167,648 miles. MOT expired on 26 Feb 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Carlisle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 167,648 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PX04 TMV Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/02/2025
- 167,648 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PX04 TMV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Land Rover Discovery (PX04 TMV) between May 2022 and February 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 February 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Steering (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded next to abs pump (1.1.21 (e) (i))”; “Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))”.
PX04 TMV Mileage History
- 31/05/2022160,285 mi
- 29/06/2022160,306 mi+21 mi
- 30/06/2023166,752 mi+6,446 mi
- 27/02/2025167,648 mi+896 mi
Average of roughly 2,681 miles per year across 4 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: Below Average
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- Three Amigos (ABS/TC/ HDC Warnings)Moderate
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