2004 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · SY04 EJL
2004 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 02 Jul 2004. Recorded mileage 94,152 miles. MOT expired on 06 Feb 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Inverness
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,152 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SY04 EJL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/02/2025
- 94,152 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SY04 EJL 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 (SY04 EJL) between January 2024 and February 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 06 February 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
SY04 EJL Mileage History
- 09/01/202488,766 mi
- 07/02/202488,772 mi+6 mi
- 07/02/202488,772 mi
- 05/02/202594,152 mi+5,380 mi
- 06/02/202594,152 mi
Average of roughly 4,996 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: Poor
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- TD5 Injector Harness Oil MigrationSerious
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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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