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BA04 FSG

2004 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

253,225 mi
Last recorded253,225 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Discovery101,786 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA04 FSG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2018 253,225 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 235,718 miles

Corrosion to vehicle chassis.

Free play detected at steering wheel (on slight lock).

Fail 28 Oct 2017 235,393 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush lower as marked. (2.7.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Corrosion to vehicle chassis.

Free play detected at steering wheel (on slight lock).

Pass 5 Nov 2016 216,442 miles

center exhaust hanger broken

front tyres cracked and split

Pass 4 Nov 2015 191,296 miles

Front brake discs worn.

Third row seats not fitted at time of test.

Pass 8 Nov 2014 168,185 miles

Oil leak

Rear chassis corroding

Fail 3 Nov 2014 168,162 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear chassis corroding

Pass 17 Jul 2014 161,503 miles

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak-transfer box area

Fail 17 Jul 2014 161,503 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak-transfer box area

Pass 29 Jul 2013 140,769 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 Jul 2012 120,162 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 100,913 miles

Front tyres worn.

O/S/F Shock absorber lower bush de-bonded.

Rear tyres worn.

Pass 12 Jul 2010 80,581 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 70,184 miles

front tyres wearing low

Fail 15 Jul 2009 70,184 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front tyres wearing low

Pass 4 Jul 2008 56,485 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 42,536 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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BA04 FSG is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BA04 FSG, 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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BA04 FSG is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 July 2004.

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