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BA04 UPB

2004 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

195,233 mi
Last recorded195,233 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Discovery101,786 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 195,233 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 186,693 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 176,004 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

tow bar bar wiring loose

under body corrosion

Pass 30 Apr 2022 164,701 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

tow bar electrics loose

under body corrosion

Pass 30 Apr 2021 155,110 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Water ingress light unit

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear light lens slightly cracking

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear wiper not working (Not Testable item)

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

tow bar electrics slightly loose

Fail 28 Apr 2021 155,095 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission tube seal leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front wiper blades (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Water ingress light unit

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear light lens slightly cracking

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear wiper not working (Not Testable item)

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

tow bar electrics slightly loose

Pass 14 Apr 2020 145,093 miles

Nearside Front Inner drive shaft oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2018 130,937 miles

chassis surface corrosion

Fail 29 Nov 2018 130,936 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect x 2 (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

chassis surface corrosion

Pass 25 Nov 2017 127,263 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 119,378 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2015 114,168 miles

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

off side rear disc signs of overheating

Fail 31 Mar 2015 114,159 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension levelling valve insecure (2.4.D.4)

Offside Rear Air suspension levelling valve insecure (2.4.D.4)

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

off side rear disc signs of overheating

Pass 30 Apr 2014 108,957 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 98,695 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 87,162 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 30 Aug 2012 87,157 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 16 Aug 2011 74,584 miles

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

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 Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 62,949 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 51,763 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 45,862 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 38,056 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 UPB is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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

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