2004 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · VK04 YKP
2004 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 26 Mar 2004. Recorded mileage 218,569 miles. MOT expired on 13 May 2024.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 May 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 218,569 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VK04 YKP Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/05/2023
- 218,569 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VK04 YKP 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 YKP) between March 2007 and May 2023.
The record contains 15 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 15 May 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (20 issues), Suspension (14 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 36 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: “Brake performance unable to be tested handbrake drum on propshaft (1.2.1 (g))”; “Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural”; “Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”.
VK04 YKP Mileage History
- 05/03/200752,647 mi
- 21/03/200872,430 mi+19,783 mi
- 27/03/200985,230 mi+12,800 mi
- 27/03/201096,280 mi+11,050 mi
- 01/03/2011110,276 mi+13,996 mi
- 01/03/2011110,276 mi
- 08/03/2012122,132 mi+11,856 mi
- 28/03/2013131,601 mi+9,469 mi
- 03/04/2013131,601 mi
- 02/04/2014139,074 mi+7,473 mi
- 03/04/2014139,074 mi
- 02/04/2015149,534 mi+10,460 mi
- 07/04/2015149,534 mi
- 16/06/2016151,263 mi+1,729 mi
- 01/07/2016151,263 mi
- 06/07/2017155,062 mi+3,799 mi
- 19/02/2019157,732 mi+2,670 mi
- 31/03/2020168,078 mi+10,346 mi
- 06/05/2020168,373 mi+295 mi
- 28/04/2021183,386 mi+15,013 mi
- 30/04/2021183,542 mi+156 mi
- 03/05/2022201,763 mi+18,221 mi
- 06/05/2022201,965 mi+202 mi
- 02/05/2023218,128 mi+16,163 mi
- 15/05/2023218,569 mi+441 mi
Average of roughly 10,246 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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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