2004 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · WG04 SDZ
2004 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 16 Jun 2004. Recorded mileage 126,624 miles. MOT valid until 23 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,624 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WG04 SDZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/02/2026
- 126,624 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WG04 SDZ 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 (WG04 SDZ) between August 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Bodywork (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner arch (abs Pump) (1.1.21 (e) (i))”; “Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner ”; “Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”.
WG04 SDZ Mileage History
- 03/08/2022119,901 mi
- 28/07/2023122,180 mi+2,279 mi
- 20/07/2024124,490 mi+2,310 mi
- 04/08/2025126,569 mi+2,079 mi
- 24/02/2026126,624 mi+55 mi
Average of roughly 1,887 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: Good
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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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