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BC04 KVJ

2004 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

185,805 mi
Last recorded185,805 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Discovery101,786 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC04 KVJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 185,805 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 185,236 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear both (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 174,922 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 111,178 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2021 111,177 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 170,505 miles

Nearside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2020 170,504 miles

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

Nearside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 165,900 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced centre & rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 161,176 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 151,544 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 144,085 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 144,085 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 134,954 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 123,778 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 118,349 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 112,599 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 106,804 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 100,181 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2010 100,181 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit attachment fractured (2.4.F.1b)

Nearside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit attachment fractured (2.4.F.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Upper Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 86,649 miles

Oil leak

Smell of diesel under front of vehicle

Pass 26 Sep 2008 70,044 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 53,329 miles

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

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

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 KVJ 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 BC04 KVJ, 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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What year was BC04 KVJ registered?

BC04 KVJ is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 July 2004.

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