2004 Land Rover Discovery 3.9L Petrol · R1 HON
2004 Land Rover Discovery (3.9L, petrol). First registered 01 Feb 2004. Recorded mileage 93,723 km. MOT valid until 04 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 93,723 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R1 HON Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/02/2026
- 93,723 km recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R1 HON 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 (R1 HON) between June 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 February 2026 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: Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))”; “Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))”.
R1 HON Odometer History
- 23/06/202281,207 mi
- 25/05/202383,370 mi+2,163 mi
- 04/10/202487,729 mi+4,359 mi
- 05/02/202693,718 mi+5,989 mi
- 05/02/202693,723 km
Average of roughly 3,455 km 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: Good
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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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