2004 Land Rover Discovery: petrol or diesel?
Petrol, diesel and hybrid versions go wrong in different ways, so each has its own figures from the MOTs these cars had during 2023–2025. Pick the one you’re looking at: the fuel is on the logbook and in the car’s MOT history.
Hybrid versions had too few MOTs for figures of their own, or weren’t sold.
Known faults on every 2004 Land Rover Discovery
Reported by owners, mechanics and buying guides for this model and age. Check which engine the car has, as some apply to one engine only.
- All engines
Air suspension leaks and faults
The air suspension can leak or suffer electrical faults.
At the viewing: Make sure it rises and lowers through every height and sits level at all four corners, including after standing.
- All engines
Fuel leak recalls
There were 11 recalls on this Discovery, including five for fuel leaks (mainly on pre-2007 cars), plus seatbelt buckle and brake servo recalls.
At the viewing: Run the free DVSA recall check on the reg and ask for proof the work was done.
- All engines
Electronic parking brake not holding
The electronic parking brake can fail to hold the car.
At the viewing: Apply the parking brake on a slope and check it holds firmly.
- All engines
Air con and interior electrics
Air con sensors, compressors and pipes give trouble. Central locking, electric windows and the rear wiper also commonly fail.
At the viewing: Test the air con and every window, lock and wiper.
Source: Carbuyer: used Land Rover Discovery 3 buying guide, What Car?: Land Rover Discovery advice
- All engines
Wear from towing and off-roading
Hard towing and off-road use can lead to oil leaks and engine or gearbox noises.
At the viewing: Look for a tow bar, underbody scrapes and oil leaks, and listen for drivetrain noises.
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Other years
Every year of the Land Rover Discovery compared
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2025 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2024 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2023 | 243 | Tyres 12% |
| 2022 | 6,738 | Tyres 23% |
| 2021 | 19,307 | Tyres 22% |
| 2020 | 18,465 | Tyres 21% |
| 2019 | 23,542 | Tyres 21% |
| 2018 | 25,246 | Tyres 21% |
| 2017 | 29,265 | Brakes 23% |
| 2016 | 29,060 | Brakes 25% |
| 2015 | 27,463 | Brakes 27% |
| 2014 | 22,206 | Brakes 30% |
| 2013 | 18,952 | Brakes 32% |
| 2012 | 20,291 | Brakes 33% |
| 2011 | 17,972 | Brakes 35% |
| 2010 | 18,998 | Brakes 34% |
| 2009 | 15,380 | Brakes 37% |
| 2008 | 14,624 | Suspension 40% |
| 2007 | 19,711 | Suspension 42% |
| 2006 | 22,865 | Suspension 46% |
| 2005 | 23,157 | Suspension 45% |
| 2003 | 16,818 | Suspension 44% |
| 2002 | 13,569 | Suspension 45% |
| 2001 | 10,667 | Suspension 45% |
| 2000 | 6,850 | Suspension 45% |
| 1999 | 6,089 | Suspension 42% |
| 1998 | 3,454 | Lights and electrics 40% |
| 1997 | 3,182 | Lights and electrics 37% |
| 1996 | 2,746 | Lights and electrics 37% |
| 1995 | 2,413 | Lights and electrics 38% |
| 1994 | 1,867 | Lights and electrics 34% |
| 1993 | 1,024 | Lights and electrics 34% |
| 1992 | 432 | Lights and electrics 35% |
| 1991 | 309 | Lights and electrics 35% |
| 1990 | 259 | Lights and electrics 26% |
| 1989 | – | Too few tests |