2004 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · YX04 XSE
2004 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 02 Mar 2004. Recorded mileage 106,636 miles. MOT expired on 22 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 106,636 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YX04 XSE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/06/2025
- 106,636 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YX04 XSE 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 (YX04 XSE) between December 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (13 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Steering (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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: “Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wing / ABS pump area (1.1.21 (e) (i))”; “Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (1.1.21 (e) (i))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
YX04 XSE Mileage History
- 16/12/2022104,833 mi
- 12/01/2023104,845 mi+12 mi
- 15/05/2024105,585 mi+740 mi
- 11/06/2025106,628 mi+1,043 mi
- 24/06/2025106,636 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly 715 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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