2004 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · SP54 SUV
2004 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2004. Recorded mileage 153,055 miles. MOT expired on 07 Dec 2022.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Dec 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 153,055 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SP54 SUV Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 08/12/2022
- 153,055 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SP54 SUV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Land Rover Discovery (SP54 SUV) between December 2021 and December 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 December 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
SP54 SUV Mileage History
- 08/12/2021144,064 mi
- 08/12/2022153,055 mi+8,991 mi
Average of roughly 8,999 miles per year across 2 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: Below Average
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- TD5 Injector Harness Oil MigrationSerious
Oil seeps along the injector wiring harness into the ECU red plug connector, causing rough running, misfires and potential ECU damage.
- 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
The ABS, Traction Control, and Hill Descent Control warning lights illuminate together. Usually caused by ABS sensor failures but can indicate more expensive 4WD system issues.
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