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A4 AUK

2004 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

231,861 mi
Last recorded231,861 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Discovery101,786 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 AUK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 231,861 miles

advise ads lamp switch off reset prior to test not on at time of test

advise minor oil leak

advise surface rust on rear door shuts

Pass 15 Nov 2024 225,267 miles

advise nsr and osr door closing panels rusty

advise nsr and osr wheel arch liners corroded

Fail 6 Nov 2024

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing corroded by abs componant (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

advise nsr and osr wheel arch liners corroded

advise nsr and osr door closing panels rusty

Pass 24 Oct 2023 219,058 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2023 218,934 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2022 212,574 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2022 212,574 miles

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

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))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 206,385 miles

advise front number plate replacement

Pass 25 Sep 2020 199,212 miles

advise front number plate replacement

Pass 26 Mar 2019 184,240 miles

front number plate

low n/s/f suspension

Fail 19 Mar 2019 183,877 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front number plate

low n/s/f suspension

Pass 23 Mar 2018 171,996 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 160,747 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 150,022 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 140,825 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 140,825 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 128,927 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 128,927 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 18,099 miles

advise rear brake pipes have surface corrosion

advise slight play in nsf trackrod end

Pass 27 Jan 2012 106,572 miles

advise slight play in nsf draglink end

advise surface corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 1 Feb 2011 94,297 miles

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

rear brake pipes rusting

Pass 1 Feb 2010 80,486 miles

advise surface corrosion on os front to rear brake pipe

Fail 27 Jan 2010 80,486 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

advise surface corrosion on os front to rear brake pipe

Pass 27 Jan 2009 69,821 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 50,840 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 50,840 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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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A4 AUK 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 69.2%.

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 A4 AUK, 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 A4 AUK registered?

A4 AUK is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 2 April 2004.

Is A4 AUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for A4 AUK shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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