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BC04 NHY

2004 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

134,355 mi
Last recorded134,355 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Discovery101,786 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 134,355 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 131,195 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 130,175 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2023 130,171 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 129,522 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 128,642 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 128,634 miles

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 125,739 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 118,129 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 106,841 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 106,837 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 97,155 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 88,903 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 88,897 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 78,911 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 78,901 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 70,044 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 61,784 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 53,802 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 50,754 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 46,093 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 40,302 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 34,391 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 34,391 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 26,712 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 NHY is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 NHY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BC04 NHY?

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What year was BC04 NHY registered?

BC04 NHY is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 15 July 2004.

Is BC04 NHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BC04 NHY shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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