2004 Land Rover Discovery 2.7L Diesel · PY54 BNF
2004 Land Rover Discovery (2.7L, diesel). First registered 01 Oct 2004. Recorded mileage 24,960 miles. MOT expired on 24 Jul 2012.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Carlisle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Jul 2012
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Dec 2011)
- Recorded Mileage
- 24,960 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PY54 BNF Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/07/2011
- 24,960 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PY54 BNF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Land Rover Discovery (PY54 BNF) between October 2007 and July 2011.
The record contains 6 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 July 2011 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: Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”; “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”.
PY54 BNF Mileage History
- 25/10/200781,074 mi
- 25/10/200781,082 mi+8 mi
- 15/10/2008105,048 mi+23,966 mi
- 01/10/2009121,921 mi+16,873 mi
- 25/10/2010138,365 mi+16,444 mi
- 27/10/2010138,373 mi+8 mi
- 22/07/2011146,354 mi+7,981 mi
- 25/07/201124,960 mi-121,394 mi
Average of roughly -14,970 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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