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AW04 BFY

2004 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

125,718 mi
Last recorded125,718 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Discovery101,786 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 125,718 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2024 123,380 miles

Advanced corrosion of vehicle underside.

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner wing corroded thought not consided to effect braking or suspension systems.

Rear Bump stops missing.

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

Rear seats folded up at time of test.

Fail 15 Nov 2024 123,380 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Advanced corrosion of vehicle underside.

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner wing corroded thought not consided to effect braking or suspension systems.

Rear Bump stops missing.

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

Rear seats folded up at time of test.

Pass 21 Dec 2023 120,197 miles

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

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

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

Rear Bump stops missing.

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

Very rear seats folded up at time of test.

Fail 19 Dec 2023 120,193 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Bump stops missing.

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

Very rear seats folded up at time of test.

Pass 16 Dec 2022 115,135 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced spring upper platform corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2022 115,135 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced spring upper platform corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 110,584 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Nov 2021 110,253 miles

Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury centre bumper panel (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering near suspension mount (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front brakes - severe judder

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 104,804 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 95,438 miles

nearside front shock has slight misting of oil

oil leaks

rear exhaust joint deteriorated

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 4 Jun 2019 95,371 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated inner face (1.1.14 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

nearside front shock has slight misting of oil

nearside rear brake disc corroded inner face

offside rear brake back plate damp with oil

oil leaks

rear brake application slight uneven

rear exhaust joint deteriorated

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 5 Apr 2018 88,941 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

lots of surface rust on under body

Fail 26 Mar 2018 88,800 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

lots of surface rust on under body

Pass 31 Mar 2017 84,086 miles

Slight play in offside front track rod end.

Pass 17 Mar 2016 78,481 miles

rear no plate could be better

Fail 17 Mar 2016 78,481 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear no plate could be better

Pass 23 Jul 2015 74,146 miles

rear no plate could be better

Pass 24 Jul 2014 56,935 miles

all brake pipes starting to corrode advise clean and protect

underbody and suspension has slight surface rust

Pass 25 Jul 2013 60,017 miles

rear number plate could be better

Pass 24 Jul 2012 55,669 miles

N/S/F tyer feathering on inner edge

Pass 15 Jul 2011 48,469 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 43,222 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 43,222 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 36,711 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 31,061 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 24,779 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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AW04 BFY is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 BFY, 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 BFY is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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