2004 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · YL04 SKU
2004 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 17 Aug 2004. Recorded mileage 128,051 miles. MOT expired on 09 Oct 2025.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,051 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YL04 SKU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 07/11/2025
- 128,051 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YL04 SKU 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 (YL04 SKU) between October 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 November 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
YL04 SKU Mileage History
- 03/10/2022104,953 mi
- 10/10/2022104,992 mi+39 mi
- 10/10/2023113,035 mi+8,043 mi
- 10/10/2024120,239 mi+7,204 mi
- 07/11/2025128,051 mi+7,812 mi
Average of roughly 7,459 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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- Air Suspension and ACE System FailuresSerious
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- Three Amigos (ABS/TC/ HDC Warnings)Moderate
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