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B18 MFW

2004 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

151,913 mi
Last recorded151,913 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Discovery101,786 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB18 MFW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 151,913 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 142,699 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 140,044 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Dec 2018 140,044 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 138,381 miles

stone chip front screen zone b offside rear disc poor condition plar in nearside front hub

Fail 16 Nov 2017 138,374 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

stone chip front screen zone b offside rear disc poor condition plar in nearside front hub

Pass 3 Nov 2016 136,567 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2016 136,561 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 132,014 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 126,301 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 121,264 miles

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2012 112,748 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Oct 2012 112,748 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2011 102,835 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2010 94,719 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 Oct 2010 94,719 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2009 85,785 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 79,680 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2007 70,289 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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B18 MFW is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 B18 MFW, 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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What year was B18 MFW registered?

B18 MFW is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 July 2004.

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