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5 BCD

2004 Land Rover Discovery

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

152,127 mi
Last recorded152,127 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Discovery101,786 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration5 BCD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 152,127 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 147,313 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 142,156 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 137,017 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 132,059 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 126,674 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 121,904 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 114,209 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 107,629 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 102,834 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 97,070 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 91,019 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 85,525 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 80,175 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 80,175 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 68,039 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 53,812 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 38,158 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 33,756 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2007 24,355 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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5 BCD is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 5 BCD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 5 BCD registered?

5 BCD is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 5 March 2004.

Is 5 BCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for 5 BCD shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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