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B6 JHB

2004 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,915 mi
Last recorded49,915 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Discovery101,786 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB6 JHB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 49,915 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 12 Sep 2025 49,901 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 49,036 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 47,804 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 45,950 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 44,352 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 42,431 miles

all rubber gatters on ball joints are deteriorated /perished but still stopping ingress of dirt and grit

Pass 4 Feb 2020 42,316 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

all metal brake pipes have some corrosion

both front arm bushes are deteriorated may need att in near future

exhaust system heavely corroded

rear seat belts not checked as vehichle presented no rear seats

Pass 20 Feb 2019 42,235 miles

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

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

some surface corrosion bye body fixings/outriggers /and main chassis

Pass 20 Feb 2018 41,921 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 41,921 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 41,512 miles

main chassis has surface rust ok at time of test

Fail 23 Feb 2017 41,512 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

main chassis has surface rust ok at time of test

Pass 10 Feb 2016 41,114 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 41,114 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 40,662 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 40,662 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 40,214 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 39,818 miles

srs light on

Pass 4 Jan 2012 39,090 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 38,131 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)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 36,903 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 35,914 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 34,268 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 29,387 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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B6 JHB is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JHB, 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 JHB is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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