2004 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · YU04 KVS
2004 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 27 Jul 2004. Recorded mileage 121,859 miles. MOT expired on 20 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,859 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YU04 KVS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/09/2025
- 121,859 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YU04 KVS 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 (YU04 KVS) between September 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
YU04 KVS Mileage History
- 21/09/2023102,441 mi
- 27/08/2024110,540 mi+8,099 mi
- 07/09/2024110,542 mi+2 mi
- 08/09/2025121,839 mi+11,297 mi
- 17/09/2025121,859 mi+20 mi
Average of roughly 9,755 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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