2004 · 20 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2004 Land Rover Discovery MOT pass rate and common faults

6,148 MOT tests in 2024. 64.3% passed first time, compared with 56.4% for all cars the same age.

114Well above average
Passed first time64.3%
Failed or needed repairs35.7%
Typical mileage at test149,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 6,148 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working3.8%
  2. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength3.4%
  3. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault3.3%
  4. Chassis condition: or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting3.1%
  5. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play3.0%
  6. Stop lamp: not working2.8%
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.2%
  8. Chassis condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced2.2%
  9. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn2.0%
  10. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.0%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics26.1%
  2. Suspension22.9%
  3. Brakes20.8%
  4. Body & chassis15.5%
  5. Steering7.3%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.7%
  7. Emissions & leaks4.3%
  8. Tyres3.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine23.8%
  2. Chassis condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced11.1%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded8.1%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm8.1%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn7.1%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: position lamp: not working. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2004 Land Rover Discovery?

In 2024, 64.3% of 2004 Land Rover Discovery cars passed their MOT first time, across 6,148 tests. The average for all 20-year-old cars was 56.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2004 Land Rover Discovery?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an abs fault. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2004 Land Rover Discovery reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 114, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).