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970 UXK

2004 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

71,941 mi
Last recorded71,941 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Discovery101,786 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration970 UXK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 71,941 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2026 71,941 miles

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both dipped led bubs fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp and stop (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 70,826 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 69,328 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 66,640 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 64,629 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 63,492 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Slight oil leak from front diff

Pass 19 Mar 2020 62,758 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 61,128 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 59,353 miles

All 4 tyres wearing

All steering rod ends have slight play

Pass 13 Mar 2017 56,283 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 53,652 miles

Slight movement in drag link ends

Pass 16 Mar 2015 50,874 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 48,453 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 46,211 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 43,551 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 38,560 miles

both front wiper blades torn

screw in offside front tyre

Pass 23 Mar 2010 35,919 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 33,298 miles

BOTH WIPER BLADES DETERIOATED

Pass 10 Mar 2008 29,500 miles

OFFSIDE HEADLAMP AIM ON HIGHER LIMIT

Fail 10 Mar 2008 29,500 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

OFFSIDE HEADLAMP AIM ON HIGHER LIMIT

Pass 17 Mar 2007 24,664 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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970 UXK is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 970 UXK, 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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970 UXK is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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