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A15 GJN

2004 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

162,866 mi
Last recorded162,866 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Discovery101,786 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 GJN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2024 162,866 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2023 154,301 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

under body and suspension surface rust

Pass 22 Feb 2021 148,136 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 255/55r18 Dot 15/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dot 15/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside rear cross axle arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 13 Feb 2021 148,022 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Front track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 255/55r18 Dot 15/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dot 15/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside rear cross axle arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 4 Mar 2020 142,558 miles

chassis is corroded

rear bump stops missing

rear suspension feels bouncy

Fail 2 Mar 2020 142,525 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fuel system component leaking under bonnet (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod 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 Track rod 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

chassis is corroded

rear bump stops missing

rear suspension feels bouncy

Pass 5 Mar 2019 134,757 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front too rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear chassis has heavy surface corrosion

Pass 8 Mar 2018 126,198 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 117,366 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)

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

Rear chassis are slightly corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2016 107,517 miles

rear chassis is starting too corrode

wiper blade is worn

Pass 10 Mar 2015 99,851 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 94,142 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 87,213 miles

hand brake pedal high

Fail 10 Oct 2012 87,213 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

hand brake pedal high

Pass 19 Aug 2011 76,381 miles

Oil leak

both nearside rear lamp units damaged

Fail 17 Aug 2011 76,379 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil leak

both nearside rear lamp units damaged

Pass 19 Aug 2010 67,317 miles

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside rear bump stop missing

Oil leak

Reverse lamp holed

Fail 12 Aug 2010 67,317 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Horn control insecure (1.6.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside rear bump stop missing

Oil leak

Reverse lamp holed

Pass 1 Jul 2009 57,193 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 47,204 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 47,204 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 34,551 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 34,551 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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A15 GJN is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A15 GJN, 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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A15 GJN is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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