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4 THU

2004 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Petrol 4394cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

136,775 mi
Last recorded136,775 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Discovery101,786 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration4 THU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,394cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 136,775 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 134,340 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside & Offside ()

Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 132,488 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 130,336 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play Tie rod bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 May 2022 128,584 miles

vehicle has plastic sideskirts fitted

Pass 9 Jul 2021 125,803 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Jul 2021 125,790 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Jun 2020 121,990 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

n/s/r disc cover corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2019 116,879 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

o/s handbrake effort poor

Fail 5 Jul 2019 116,874 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

o/s handbrake effort poor

Pass 4 Jul 2018 111,129 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 106,897 miles

Ball joint has slight play inner rack ends on both sides (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine covers and under guards fitted obscuring some components

under side of vehicle has surface rust

Fail 24 Oct 2017 106,897 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded to caliper (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded upper flexi (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over suspension arm (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded to caliper (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded upper flexi (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Over suspension arm (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush outer bush (rose joint) (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint track control arm inner and outer bush/joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Ball joint has slight play inner rack ends on both sides (2.2.B.1f)

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine covers and under guards fitted obscuring some components

under side of vehicle has surface rust

Pass 25 Oct 2016 101,542 miles

fuel tank guard corroded through

nearside rear brake disc backplate corroded

Fail 20 Oct 2016 101,538 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

fuel tank guard corroded through

nearside rear brake disc backplate corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2015 93,784 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 93,784 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 89,119 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 82,284 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 70,649 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 57,577 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 57,577 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 13 May 2011 45,914 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 45,911 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 41,866 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 41,866 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 39,993 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 33,969 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 28,534 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?

Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
6,904
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
325,470
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 153,632
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 141,712
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 136,366
position lamp(s) not working 91,214
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 88,089
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4 THU is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 4,394cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

Across all 2004 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 101,786 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Discovery fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 153,632 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 4 THU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Discovery typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 22 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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4 THU is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 23 December 2004.

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