2004 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · WD04 NYL
2004 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 29 Jun 2004. Recorded mileage 126,641 miles. MOT valid until 02 Nov 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Nov 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,641 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WD04 NYL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/10/2026
- 126,641 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WD04 NYL 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 (WD04 NYL) between October 2024 and October 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (13 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Bodywork (7 issues), Suspension (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 38 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: “Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
WD04 NYL Mileage History
- 30/10/2024106,254 mi
- 22/10/2025106,961 mi+707 mi
- 30/10/2025106,961 mi
- 12/10/2026107,636 mi+675 mi
- 13/10/2026126,641 mi+19,005 mi
Average of roughly 10,443 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: Below Average
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