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BA04 XOV

2004 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

179,915 mi
Last recorded179,915 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Discovery101,786 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA04 XOV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 179,915 miles

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

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

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

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

surface corrosion to chassis

Pass 4 Jul 2025 173,939 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 170,493 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 166,383 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 163,957 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 163,949 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 161,420 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 161,420 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 159,064 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 156,148 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 154,656 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 151,593 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 143,492 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 63,317 miles

adv full inspection of sills not permitted due to cov ers fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2013 53,190 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 43,650 miles

adv full inspection of sills not permitted due to covers fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2011 36,693 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 32,286 miles

front and rear brake pads worn low - 4mm

Pass 21 Sep 2009 28,366 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 28,366 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 20,515 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 14,055 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 XOV is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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

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