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BA04 KTD

2004 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

166,274 mi
Last recorded166,274 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Discovery101,786 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA04 KTD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2026 166,274 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Door step corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2025 151,601 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2025 151,601 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2024 144,993 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s & o/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 136,629 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security CHASSIS SIDE RAILS REPAIRED (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security CHASSIS SIDE RAILS REPAIRED (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 131,043 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 126,695 miles

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 122,123 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chips across the screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2020 121,991 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chips across the screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 117,452 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 117,403 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 111,864 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay`

Items removed from drivers view

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play outer slight lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3rd row will not deploy

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

car leaning to offside

Fail 4 Jun 2018 111,829 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play to offside,, marked yellow (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play to steering box arm yellow (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay`

Items removed from drivers view

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play outer slight lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3rd row will not deploy

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

car leaning to offside

Pass 12 May 2017 105,126 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 May 2016 99,186 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 92,571 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 85,593 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

the ns and os chassis is slightly corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2013 81,246 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

both front wipers in poor a condition

Pass 27 Mar 2012 76,282 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 71,795 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 71,795 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2010 65,525 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 65,525 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 60,051 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 46,605 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2008 40,082 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Feb 2008 40,082 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 36,586 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 KTD is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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