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BA04 PXV

2004 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

206,862 mi
Last recorded206,862 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Discovery101,786 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2024 206,862 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 199,510 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2022 191,166 miles

Both rear suspension bump stops missing

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 181,295 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2020 168,045 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2020 168,045 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 161,937 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 161,937 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 155,763 miles

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near suspension and abs pump mounting (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess hydraulic pipe corroded/surface dampness (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2018 155,763 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low nearside borderline too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near suspension and abs pump mounting (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess hydraulic pipe corroded/surface dampness (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 147,698 miles

Front coil springs corroded

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 142,424 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 134,068 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 126,735 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 126,735 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Oct 2013 124,287 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 120,047 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2012 120,047 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 109,763 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 99,448 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 88,035 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 88,035 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 76,098 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2008 76,089 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 58,419 miles

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

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

n/s/f bumper damaged

poor repair to screen

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 PXV is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 PXV, 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 PXV is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 August 2004.

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