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BA04 FSL

2004 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

170,999 mi
Last recorded170,999 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Discovery101,786 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA04 FSL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2019 170,999 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2019 170,999 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 Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 160,722 miles

Central Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 154,110 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch area (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

slight corrosion near side front wheel arch area

Fail 2 Aug 2017 154,109 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch corroded near ABS pump (3.1.9)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Spare tyre defective ()

chassis corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2016 133,936 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' crack not in driver veiw (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' crack not in driver veiw (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Jul 2016 133,936 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' crack not in driver veiw (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' crack not in driver veiw (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 119,817 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 3 May 2014 115,346 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2013 109,319 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 104,584 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2011 94,941 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 94,941 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2010 84,421 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 84,421 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 71,034 miles

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

High level stop light inop

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 57,746 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 57,267 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 41,296 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 FSL is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BA04 FSL, 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 FSL is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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