2004 Land Rover Range Rover 2.9L Diesel · YX04 LXY
2004 Land Rover Range Rover (2.9L, diesel). First registered 09 Jul 2004. Recorded mileage 155,237 miles. MOT expired on 23 Mar 2025.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Mar 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (15 May 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 155,237 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YX04 LXY Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 10/03/2025
- 155,237 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YX04 LXY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Land Rover Range Rover (YX04 LXY) between March 2022 and March 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 March 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Front Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
YX04 LXY Mileage History
- 22/03/2022146,740 mi
- 21/03/2023147,357 mi+617 mi
- 04/03/2024150,292 mi+2,935 mi
- 10/03/2025155,237 mi+4,945 mi
Average of roughly 2,863 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Range Rover Mk3 (L322)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Air Suspension System FailuresSerious
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- Front Differential Wear (Pre-2006)Serious
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