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BC04 NHM

2004 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,252 mi
Last recorded113,252 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Discovery101,786 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC04 NHM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2021 113,252 miles

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

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2021 113,245 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 112,115 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens deteriorated allowing slight moisture ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Bodywork corroded near to lower anchorage

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres getting perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 110,516 miles

Offside Rear Offside rear lower seat belt mounting area rusty and becoming weak

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Underside of the vehicle and rear exhaust joint corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Damage just within legal limit (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2019 110,516 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Underside of the vehicle and rear exhaust joint corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Damage just within legal limit (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 109,063 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Gearbox / engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 106,321 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 106,321 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split and not clearing the screen (8.2.2)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 104,236 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 101,268 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 97,605 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 91,909 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2012 78,984 miles

Front brake disc(s) slightly worn

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Jul 2011 68,416 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 68,416 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 59,296 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 59,281 miles

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

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jul 2009 49,280 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 41,861 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 32,519 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 NHM is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NHM, 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 NHM registered?

BC04 NHM is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 13 July 2004.

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