2004 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · YU53 NNC
2004 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 30 Jan 2004. Recorded mileage 110,056 miles. MOT valid until 26 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 110,056 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YU53 NNC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/12/2025
- 110,056 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.
YU53 NNC 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 (YU53 NNC) between December 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
YU53 NNC Mileage History
- 11/12/2023109,182 mi
- 16/12/2024109,844 mi+662 mi
- 21/12/2024109,844 mi
- 08/12/2025110,056 mi+212 mi
- 12/12/2025110,056 mi
Average of roughly 436 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: Average
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