2004 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · RN53 GFE
2004 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 23 Feb 2004. Recorded mileage 142,619 miles. MOT valid until 18 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,619 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RN53 GFE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/03/2026
- 142,619 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RN53 GFE 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 (RN53 GFE) between January 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
RN53 GFE Mileage History
- 20/01/2023126,440 mi
- 24/01/2024131,488 mi+5,048 mi
- 24/01/2025136,017 mi+4,529 mi
- 07/03/2026142,461 mi+6,444 mi
- 19/03/2026142,619 mi+158 mi
Average of roughly 5,121 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: Good
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- TD5 Injector Harness Oil MigrationSerious
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- Air Suspension and ACE System FailuresSerious
Self-levelling suspension (SLS) air bags perish and compressors fail. The ACE system leaks from corroded pipes, causing handling issues and expensive repairs.
- Three Amigos (ABS/TC/ HDC Warnings)Moderate
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