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BA04 KTK

2004 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

253,723 mi
Last recorded253,723 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Discovery101,786 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA04 KTK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 253,723 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 250,030 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 236,069 miles

Central Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2021 235,825 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2020 222,271 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2019 211,433 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 200,809 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2017 188,755 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 May 2017 188,755 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy over chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy over chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 May 2016 174,784 miles

OIL LEAK

Pass 18 May 2015 159,926 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 145,981 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 132,039 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 119,017 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 105,605 miles

oil leak on gearbox

Fail 10 May 2011 105,603 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

oil leak on gearbox

Pass 11 May 2010 91,098 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2009 77,437 miles

hi-level stop light inop

rear seats stowed away

Fail 8 May 2009 77,437 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

hi-level stop light inop

rear seats stowed away

Pass 2 Jun 2008 64,688 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 64,688 miles

Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 55,333 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2007 55,333 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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 KTK is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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

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