2004 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · RA04 MZD
2004 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 29 Jun 2004. Recorded mileage 129,749 miles. MOT expired on 05 Aug 2025.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,749 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RA04 MZD Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/08/2024
- 129,749 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RA04 MZD 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 (RA04 MZD) between April 2022 and August 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 August 2024 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: Tyres (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
RA04 MZD Mileage History
- 11/04/2022118,337 mi
- 13/04/2022118,337 mi
- 18/03/2023122,201 mi+3,864 mi
- 07/08/2024129,749 mi+7,548 mi
Average of roughly 4,908 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Discovery 2 (L318)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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