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A8 TBY

2004 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

229,282 mi
Last recorded229,282 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Discovery101,786 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 TBY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 229,282 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2025 229,266 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2024 222,500 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2023 214,750 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2023 214,750 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2022 208,316 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2022 208,316 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on an air braking system (1.1.12 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2021 200,407 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2020 193,228 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 186,542 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2018 179,604 miles

80%Brake pipes out of view

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

Rear Occasional seats folded

Undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2017 172,253 miles

80% Brake pipes out of view

Rear occasional seats folded away

Under-tray fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2016 165,267 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2015 158,550 miles

Rear occasional seats folded away / not tested

Pass 16 Aug 2014 149,893 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

REAR OCCASIONAL SEATS FOLDED AWAY

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Aug 2013 142,014 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 130,300 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 27 Sep 2012 130,300 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 114,581 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2011 114,502 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 100,358 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 86,221 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 86,096 miles

Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 66,579 miles

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

o/s and n/s wiper blades are split on edges

Pass 21 Aug 2007 46,506 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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A8 TBY is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 A8 TBY, 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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A8 TBY is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 9 December 2004.

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