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BC04 NJZ

2004 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

53,097 mi
Last recorded53,097 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Discovery101,786 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC04 NJZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 53,097 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 51,954 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2025 51,954 miles

Fuel system component leaking rear of engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 50,903 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 50,543 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 50,100 miles

Nearside Rear Body panel slightly loose quarter panel inner lower fixing corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 48,834 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 48,297 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 16 Jul 2020 48,297 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 47,109 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 46,236 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 45,021 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 42,869 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 41,791 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 41,412 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 38,102 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 37,002 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 34,771 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 32,987 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 30,848 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 28,679 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 26,086 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 23,545 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 NJZ is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 NJZ, 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 NJZ registered?

BC04 NJZ is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 July 2004.

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