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A15 XTG

2004 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

149,007 mi
Last recorded149,007 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Discovery101,786 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 XTG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 149,007 miles

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

slight misting of oil on rear hub

Pass 30 Nov 2024 148,374 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Trailer electrical socket damaged

Pass 5 Dec 2023 147,352 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Dec 2022 145,867 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2022 145,823 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 140,962 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2021 140,958 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch near abs actuation component (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction head lining (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 132,202 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear chassis legs corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 124,065 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 116,467 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 113,845 miles

Offside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 May 2018 113,837 miles

Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded feeds to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Offside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 May 2017 107,905 miles

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering box (2.3.3b)

corrosion on chassis members

Fail 9 May 2017 107,896 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings by shock absorber (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering box (2.3.3b)

corrosion on chassis members

Pass 4 May 2016 101,921 miles

Offside slight oil leak from steering box

oil leak from engine

some corrosion on rear chassis members

Pass 26 May 2015 96,087 miles

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 3 Jun 2014 90,117 miles

Oil leak

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 90,117 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 May 2013 82,939 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 75,193 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 75,193 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 65,554 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 57,962 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 May 2009 46,000 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 36,415 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 36,415 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 27,046 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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A15 XTG is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 A15 XTG, 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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What year was A15 XTG registered?

A15 XTG is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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