2004 Land Rover Discovery · 23,855 MOT tests
2004 Land Rover Discovery reliability
2004 Land Rover Discoverys fail 35.6% of first MOT tests, 23% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 16 of 25 Discovery years (23,855 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Land Rover Discoverys: 25.3%)
- 35.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Land Rover Discoverys: 25.3%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 23% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 19
- 147,097
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 19
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 23,855
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2004 against the years either side
- 2003 cars: 23% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (level)
- 2005 cars: 24% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2004 car does worse)
- Weak spot: steering, 6.2% of tests fail here (17% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 61% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2004 car carries a 53 plate (January–February 2004), or a 04 plate (March–August 2004), or a 54 plate (September–December 2004).
Common problems
What fails on a 2004 Land Rover Discovery
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics17.5%
- Suspension15.2%
- Brakes12.1%
- Body, chassis and structure10.9%
- Steering6.2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.9%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks3.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 4.38%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Stop lamp not working 3.27%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 3.04%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
ABS warning lamp shows a fault 2.67%
A lit ABS warning means the anti-lock system may not work, so wheels could lock during emergency braking.
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 2.45%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Chassis corroded, rigidity significantly reduced 2.2%
Serious corrosion weakens the chassis, affecting crash safety and handling, so specialist assessment is needed.
Common advisories
Engine oil leak, not excessive (19.84%) · Chassis corroded but still rigid (9.48%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (7.78%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (7.4%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (6.2%) · Brake pads wearing thin (5.51%)
Other years
Every Land Rover Discovery year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery reliable?
2004 Land Rover Discoverys fail 35.6% of first MOT tests, 23% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 16 of 25 Discovery years (23,855 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2004 Land Rover Discovery MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (4.38% of tests), stop lamp not working (3.27% of tests), suspension mounting area seriously corroded (3.04% of tests).
How many miles should a 2004 Land Rover Discovery have done?
At its MOT aged about 19, a typical 2004 Land Rover Discovery shows 147,097 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2004 car?
A car first registered in 2004 carries a 53 plate (January–February 2004), or a 04 plate (March–August 2004), or a 54 plate (September–December 2004).
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