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BA04 URP

2004 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

121,645 mi
Last recorded121,645 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Discovery101,786 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 121,645 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2025 111,652 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 102,110 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 100,078 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 96,983 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 93,737 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

underside has some surface corrosion

Pass 3 Aug 2020 84,999 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2020 84,946 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt X Rod (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt X Rod (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 82,156 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 82,059 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive close to excess (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside rear brakes have obvious signs of excessive heat and abnormal wear

Pass 17 Jul 2018 78,482 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play close to excess (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 73,592 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 70,102 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 66,838 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 63,356 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 63,289 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 59,905 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre wall damaged

Pass 13 Mar 2012 57,150 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 48,658 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 48,639 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 44,690 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 40,040 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 40,040 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 29,000 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2007 25,000 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 URP is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 URP, 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 URP is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 4 August 2004.

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