2004 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · SP04 DEX
2004 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 07 Jul 2004. Recorded mileage 144,548 miles. MOT valid until 26 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 144,548 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SP04 DEX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/08/2026
- 144,548 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SP04 DEX 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 (SP04 DEX) between August 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 August 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: Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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 Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
SP04 DEX Mileage History
- 21/08/2023142,810 mi
- 09/08/2024144,169 mi+1,359 mi
- 22/08/2025144,307 mi+138 mi
- 17/08/2026144,553 mi+246 mi
- 28/08/2026144,548 mi-5 mi
Average of roughly 575 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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