2004 Land Rover Range Rover 2.9L Diesel · YD54 KYP
2004 Land Rover Range Rover (2.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2004. Recorded mileage 237,618 miles. MOT valid until 15 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 237,618 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YD54 KYP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/05/2026
- 237,618 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YD54 KYP 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 Range Rover (YD54 KYP) between May 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 May 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: Suspension (18 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 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: “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded along rear suspension arms (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded along rear suspension arms (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
YD54 KYP Mileage History
- 12/05/2023191,706 mi
- 17/05/2023191,992 mi+286 mi
- 16/05/2024204,642 mi+12,650 mi
- 14/05/2025221,483 mi+16,841 mi
- 15/05/2026237,618 mi+16,135 mi
Average of roughly 15,256 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- Gearbox Failure (TD6)Serious
The 5-speed GM automatic gearbox is under-specced for the weight of the car and often fails.
- Air Suspension System FailuresSerious
The complex air suspension suffers from perished air bags, failing compressors, leaking valve blocks, and faulty height sensors. The "SUSPENSION INACTIVE" message commonly appears.
- Front Differential Wear (Pre-2006)Serious
The front differential on pre-2006 models was inadequately designed and prone to premature wear and sudden failure, often at highway speeds.
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