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BC04 NJY

2004 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

122,037 mi
Last recorded122,037 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Discovery101,786 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC04 NJY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 122,037 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 119,317 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 118,650 miles
Pass 5 May 2022

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 117,021 miles

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

Offside Rear fuel filter weeping

Pass 7 Sep 2016 110,992 miles

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

oil leak engine area's

Fail 2 Sep 2016 110,856 miles

Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

oil leak engine area's

Pass 7 Sep 2015 104,068 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2014 95,619 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 87,551 miles

near side rear bump stop missing

Pass 1 Sep 2012 79,817 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

general rusting on underside of vehicle/squeek from offside front brake on application

Fail 30 Aug 2012 79,713 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

general rusting on underside of vehicle/squeek from offside front brake on application

Pass 12 Aug 2011 72,663 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 66,333 miles

signs of play to n/s/f track rod end

Fail 11 Aug 2010 66,332 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

signs of play to n/s/f track rod end

Pass 9 Jul 2009 58,370 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 47,612 miles

both front tyres getting low

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 2 Jul 2007 36,210 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 NJY is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NJY, 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 NJY is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 23 July 2004.

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