2004 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · VK04 PXD
2004 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 22 Mar 2004. Recorded mileage 199,517 miles. MOT valid until 05 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 199,517 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VK04 PXD Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/02/2026
- 199,517 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (26 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VK04 PXD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Land Rover Discovery (VK04 PXD) between March 2007 and February 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 06 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (26 issues), Lighting (14 issues), Suspension (14 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Bodywork (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 81 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: “Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”.
VK04 PXD Mileage History
- 15/03/200768,233 mi
- 14/03/200890,551 mi+22,318 mi
- 14/03/200890,551 mi
- 19/08/2009110,422 mi+19,871 mi
- 27/08/2009110,422 mi
- 25/08/2010121,647 mi+11,225 mi
- 17/08/2011133,152 mi+11,505 mi
- 22/08/2011133,156 mi+4 mi
- 14/08/2012145,067 mi+11,911 mi
- 08/08/2013149,116 mi+4,049 mi
- 16/09/2014154,933 mi+5,817 mi
- 02/10/2014154,975 mi+42 mi
- 28/09/2015164,951 mi+9,976 mi
- 20/10/2016171,695 mi+6,744 mi
- 25/10/2016171,757 mi+62 mi
- 09/01/2018176,457 mi+4,700 mi
- 12/01/2018176,465 mi+8 mi
- 08/03/2019180,764 mi+4,299 mi
- 20/11/2021181,369 mi+605 mi
- 19/11/2022181,861 mi+492 mi
- 19/12/2023182,121 mi+260 mi
- 12/12/2024189,413 mi+7,292 mi
- 12/12/2024189,413 mi
- 06/02/2026199,516 mi+10,103 mi
- 06/02/2026199,517 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 6,946 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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
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