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850 CTA

2004 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

152,939 mi
Last recorded152,939 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Discovery101,786 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration850 CTA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2025 152,939 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 144,500 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 134,493 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2022 134,483 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength main chassis rail/repair patch not attached (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2022 134,473 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength main chassis rail/repair patch not attached (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 124,388 miles

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

offside rear chassis rail corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2019 119,780 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play on drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 112,432 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jul 2018 112,430 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark brake fluid leak at rear (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side very poor (1.4.1 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 103,198 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 92,717 miles

oil leak

Fail 27 Jul 2015 84,143 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 84,143 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 82,413 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Apr 2015 82,413 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 76,179 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 70,300 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front & offside front lower shock absorber mounts starting to seperate

Pass 4 Apr 2012 63,715 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 56,871 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front brake discs worn

Pass 22 Apr 2010 50,546 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 43,189 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 36,800 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 28,149 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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850 CTA is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 850 CTA, 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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850 CTA is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 April 2004.

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