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BC04 NLA

2004 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

143,555 mi
Last recorded143,555 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Discovery101,786 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2025 143,555 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 133,558 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 124,806 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 124,734 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 119,461 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 98,216 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 98,216 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 92,404 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

centre high level stoplamp not working

Fail 28 Aug 2014 92,348 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2013 85,903 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front suspension coil springs corroded

slight corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 14 Aug 2012 78,851 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 72,354 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 65,584 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

off-side front tyre wearing low

Fail 24 Aug 2009 57,013 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front tyre on 3mm...

offside front tyre on 3mm...

Pass 24 Aug 2009 57,013 miles

nearside front tyre on 3mm...

offside front tyre on 3mm...

Pass 28 Aug 2008 48,632 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 38,779 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 NLA is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 NLA, 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 NLA is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 4 August 2004.

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