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BC04 KVF

2004 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 3950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

163,021 mi
Last recorded163,021 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Discovery101,786 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC04 KVF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 163,021 miles
Fail 28 May 2026 163,021 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2025 154,211 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 147,054 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 142,189 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 141,893 miles

Exhaust system corrosive (slight leaks)

Front flexible brake hose (ferrules) corroding

Rear (rear) chassis corrosive

Slight oil leaks from engine / gearbox areas

Various rear (rigid) brake pipes corroded

Pass 21 May 2021 135,582 miles
Fail 21 May 2021 135,582 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Rear Chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Noise on suspension (possible offside front area)

Pass 28 May 2020 126,690 miles

rear chassis starting to corrode

slight play in all track rod ends

Pass 8 Apr 2019 114,665 miles

nail o/s rear tyre

oil leak on o/s rear hub oil seal

Pass 9 Mar 2018 99,993 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 90,278 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded to tank

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis ladder and outriggers (6.1.A.1)

Fail 27 Mar 2017 90,278 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded to tank

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis ladder and outriggers (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 80,006 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 80,004 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 79,192 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 76,726 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

chip in windscreen not in eye line of road

Fail 25 Mar 2015 76,726 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

chip in windscreen not in eye line of road

Pass 12 May 2014 71,945 miles

Nail in front tyre

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

both front tyres are wearing uneven

Fail 12 May 2014 71,944 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nail in front tyre

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

both front tyres are wearing uneven

Pass 28 Jun 2013 65,588 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jun 2013 65,579 miles

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

Offside Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2012 58,741 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 52,238 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 45,257 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 45,251 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both front tyre outer sidewalls scuffed

front number plate deteriorating

offside front and nearside front brake discs lipped

Pass 3 Jul 2009 38,191 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 38,134 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

very slight freeplay in n/s drag link end.

wiper blades in poor condition advise replacement.

Pass 1 Jul 2008 32,552 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 26,923 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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BC04 KVF is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 3,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BC04 KVF, 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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BC04 KVF is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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