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B8 DLF

2004 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

194,234 mi
Last recorded194,234 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2023
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Discovery101,786 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 DLF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2023 194,234 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front wheel arch liners are corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust joint flange is corroding (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Dec 2023 194,222 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front wheel arch liners are corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust joint flange is corroding (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 183,751 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch liners corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Upper shock mount starting to corrode

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

Fail 17 Nov 2022 183,751 miles

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch liners corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Upper shock mount starting to corrode

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 170,794 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front inner wheel arch liners are corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 160,584 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 151,254 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 138,362 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 126,094 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 118,666 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 115,583 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 113,432 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 108,302 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 103,212 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 93,479 miles

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

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

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

centre stop lamp not working

Pass 14 Dec 2010 81,416 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2010 81,416 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 71,642 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Mar 2010 71,642 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2009 60,347 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 48,011 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 36,518 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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B8 DLF is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 B8 DLF, 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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B8 DLF is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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