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B6 BFW

2004 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

157,190 mi
Last recorded157,190 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Discovery101,786 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB6 BFW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2017 157,190 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis - trailing arm mounting area (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak multiple ()

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting both rear chassis rails (6.6.6)

offside rear tyre worn unevenly

rear passenger step badly corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2016 149,296 miles

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

Oil leak ()

rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2015 139,480 miles

oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2014 128,490 miles

Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2014 128,480 miles

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

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

Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 115,781 miles

front bumper damaged

fuel flap catch broken

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

exhaust corroded

nearside rear suspension level arm link bar deteriorated (air suspension ride height)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 102,897 miles

3rd row seats not in position time of test

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust corroded

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Pass 17 Aug 2011 93,362 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Aug 2011 93,362 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Aug 2010 78,983 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 65,106 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

drivers o/s mirror slight damage view to rear ok

front brake pads low

n/s gearbox mount starting to deteriorate

rear seats folded away when presented

Fail 25 Aug 2009 65,106 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

drivers o/s mirror slight damage view to rear ok

front brake pads low

n/s gearbox mount starting to deteriorate

rear seats folded away when presented

Pass 23 Aug 2008 51,696 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 23 Aug 2008 51,696 miles

Coolant leak

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 36,525 miles

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

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

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

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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B6 BFW is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 B6 BFW, 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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B6 BFW is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 July 2004.

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