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BC04 NLU

2004 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

139,724 mi
Last recorded139,724 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Discovery101,786 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 139,724 miles

oil leaks

osf brake binding

trailing arm bushes worn

Pass 8 Jul 2025 127,999 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 127,626 miles

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

Steering box slight movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2024 127,625 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Steering box slight movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 124,081 miles

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

Slight free play in steering box

Pass 17 Aug 2022 115,733 miles

All rear chassis have surface rust

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Nearside front axle seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2022 115,733 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

All rear chassis have surface rust

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Nearside front axle seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 106,954 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Sep 2021 106,954 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 102,188 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BORDER LINE (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BORDER LINE (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 96,555 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2019 96,555 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Spring retainer (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 87,418 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 85,635 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 82,388 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 79,134 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 74,633 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 71,365 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 68,203 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 63,659 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 63,647 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 31 Jul 2010 56,467 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 50,090 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 50,086 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 45,845 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 34,667 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 NLU is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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

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