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A9 MTS

2004 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

114,676 mi
Last recorded114,676 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Discovery101,786 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 MTS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 114,676 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged all tyres outer walls , kerb damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis getting thin on rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

running boards heavily corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2025 113,515 miles

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

Offside running board heavily corroded

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2025 113,515 miles

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

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

Offside running board heavily corroded

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 112,551 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 111,039 miles

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

slight corrosion rear suspension areas

Pass 15 Mar 2022 109,796 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 108,492 miles

Offside Front Inner brake caliper anti rattle plates fitted incorrectly

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

Fail 29 Mar 2021 108,492 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end modification unsafe front, nut loose (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Offside Front Inner brake caliper anti rattle plates fitted incorrectly

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 107,729 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine recommend repair (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 105,482 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 102,679 miles

Central stop lamp diconnected

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Mar 2017 100,000 miles

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

Offside Front advises o/s/f drag link end slight play

Pass 2 Mar 2016 95,946 miles

engine cover fitted

oil leak - rear of engine

Pass 20 Feb 2015 93,579 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2014 90,808 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2012 87,826 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 83,776 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 83,776 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 78,863 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 70,491 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 56,509 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 40,101 miles

front brake pads near to limits.

Pass 25 Jan 2007 32,756 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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A9 MTS is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 A9 MTS, 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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A9 MTS is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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