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AW04 BFP

2004 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

203,430 mi
Last recorded203,430 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Discovery101,786 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAW04 BFP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 203,430 miles

Both sides at the rear mudflap mounting corroded

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides at the rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 May 2026 203,425 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear mudflap mountings corroded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides at the rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 May 2025 196,026 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 May 2024 186,367 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 1 May 2024 186,364 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 16 May 2023 178,952 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 172,509 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Fail 11 May 2022 172,509 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective jammed tight (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Pass 13 May 2021 163,137 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower ball joint dust cover split but still prevents the ingress of dirt/water. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis corroded but not weakened near towbar mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 May 2021 163,091 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt/water (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded and holed near suspension mounting point. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced middle of sill corroded and holed near seat mounting point. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower ball joint dust cover split but still prevents the ingress of dirt/water. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis corroded but not weakened near towbar mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 158,610 miles

n/s rear bump stop missing

Fail 16 Jul 2020 158,602 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wing to bulkhead corroded/holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension pipe leaking anti roll hydraulic pipe system corroded and leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Entrance/exit step in a deteriorated condition boot door step (9.7 (a) (i))

n/s rear bump stop missing

Pass 5 Jun 2019 151,775 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 145,964 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 137,956 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 129,716 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 121,164 miles

slight oil leak around gearbox

Pass 3 Jun 2014 112,059 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 104,138 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 93,715 miles

air suspension pipes rear corroded

drivers seat belt buckle poor in release but acceptable

middle and rear exhaust supports brackets corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2012 93,712 miles

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

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

air suspension pipes rear corroded

drivers seat belt buckle poor in release but acceptable

middle and rear exhaust supports brackets corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2011 85,760 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 85,758 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 72,873 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 72,873 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 59,313 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 50,999 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 50,997 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jun 2007 40,311 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 40,228 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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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AW04 BFP is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AW04 BFP, 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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AW04 BFP is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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