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B7 VLS

2004 Land Rover Discovery

Green Petrol 4394cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

119,984 mi
Last recorded119,984 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Discovery101,786 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB7 VLS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,394cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 119,984 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Dec 2025 119,984 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 111,043 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes covered in wax oil (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 7 Nov 2024 111,042 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower rose joint has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes covered in wax oil (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rose joint has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 100,480 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Heavy application of wax oil to the underside.

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose joint in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose joint in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2023 100,480 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch that joins to the inner and outer sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Heavy application of wax oil to the underside.

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose joint in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose joint in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 94,539 miles

Corrosion underside generally

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S and O/S - Rigid pipes on body to caliper flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play N/S and O/S (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Hub ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2022 94,537 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Corrosion underside generally

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S and O/S - Rigid pipes on body to caliper flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play N/S and O/S (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Hub ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 88,615 miles

all brake discs are corroded

both sills corroded

front brake ferrules corroded

os inner rack end slight play

rear chassis/suspension are brake components are corroded

slight play in the os track rod end

Pass 6 Nov 2020 84,008 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

o/s and n/s chassis,inner sills and rear subframe and suspension arms slightly corroded.

Fail 6 Nov 2020 84,008 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

o/s and n/s chassis,inner sills and rear subframe and suspension arms slightly corroded.

Pass 5 Nov 2019 79,465 miles

Central Rear prop shaft rear coupling leaking greese

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule 90 degree coupling on upper arm (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule 90 degree coupler on upper arm (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2019 79,465 miles

Central Rear prop shaft rear coupling leaking greese

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule 90 degree coupling on upper arm (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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 Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule 90 degree coupler on upper arm (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 72,345 miles

front brake ferules are rusty

Pass 9 Nov 2017 65,634 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s (4.1.E.1)

o/s and n/s inner sills,chassis and exhaust slightly corroded.

Pass 2 Sep 2016 56,177 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 56,177 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge 0mm (4.1.E.1)

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Pass 17 Nov 2015 48,646 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 38,288 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 30,968 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 23,032 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 15,871 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 13,140 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 10,347 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 8,943 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 7,238 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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B7 VLS is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 4,394cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 B7 VLS, 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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B7 VLS is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 23 December 2004.

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