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B16 TGE

2004 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests47 (38 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate80.9%

Mileage

110,639 mi
Last recorded110,639 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Discovery101,786 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 TGE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

38 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 110,639 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 108,136 miles

Chassis corroded

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

Fail 25 Nov 2024 108,075 miles

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

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Body mount bracket off chassis holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing Link (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Chassis corroded

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 110,150 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play on steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

chassis corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2024 110,150 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play on steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

chassis corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2023 102,549 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 108,998 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play at wheel (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play at steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 98,072 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 106,557 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play from drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

rear chassis corroded both sides

Pass 23 Nov 2021 96,708 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2021 96,708 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated brake pad loose in caliper (1.1.13 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 105,116 miles

Rear chassis corroded slightly

Pass 20 Nov 2020 95,646 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2020 95,579 miles

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis corroded (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 102,283 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 98,683 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 92,308 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar fractured not seriously affecting its strength with 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 94,284 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 88,632 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 30 Apr 2018 88,631 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2017 90,130 miles

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

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

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 28 Apr 2017 84,378 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Fail 28 Apr 2017 84,378 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated twisted (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated twisted (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 86,026 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Front bump stop missing

Pass 28 Apr 2016 90,416 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 82,065 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 82,065 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 75,804 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 76,245 miles

front brake pads low

Pass 24 Apr 2014 71,291 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 70,261 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 65,427 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 65,426 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 67,489 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2013 67,489 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 59,209 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 59,092 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 50,938 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 50,621 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 42,552 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 42,593 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 35,137 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 36,688 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 28,277 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 30,573 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 21,038 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 25,423 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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B16 TGE is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 47 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.9%.

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 B16 TGE, 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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B16 TGE is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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