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B3 DAJ

2004 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

169,747 mi
Last recorded169,747 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Discovery101,786 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 DAJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 169,747 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 154,720 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Stepping (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Stepping (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Stepping (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing stepping (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 141,367 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2023 141,364 miles

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

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

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

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 125,591 miles

OFF SIDE FRONT BRAKE HOSE FERRELS

REAR CHASSIS BECOMING RUSTY

Fail 2 Nov 2022 125,591 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

FRONT BRAKE HOSES FERRELS BECOMING RUSTY

REAR CHASSIS BECOMING RUSTY

Pass 4 Oct 2021 115,890 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 109,516 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 105,701 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 99,464 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 93,976 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Oct 2017 93,976 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension 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 excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Nov 2016 90,701 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 86,782 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 86,782 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. boot (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 82,993 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 82,989 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 76,366 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 76,366 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 68,649 miles

rear boot seats not fitted at time of test.

Fail 16 Nov 2012 68,628 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

rear boot seats not fitted at time of test.

Pass 1 Dec 2011 59,720 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on both edges

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

offside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

rear seats not fitted at time of test

Fail 1 Dec 2011 59,720 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on both edges

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

offside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

rear seats not fitted at time of test

rear wiper not cleaning screen

Pass 22 Oct 2010 48,805 miles

Rear seats not fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2009 38,558 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 38,473 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 38,473 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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B3 DAJ is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 B3 DAJ, 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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B3 DAJ is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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