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AD04 VWE

2004 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

182,123 mi
Last recorded182,123 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Discovery101,786 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 VWE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2023 182,123 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 178,640 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective 1x bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 176,983 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2021 176,983 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 168,263 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2019 168,257 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 156,634 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2018 156,634 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rear (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 137,902 miles

All chassis to radius arm rubber bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

offside front and rear chassis rail corroded around suspension mounting points

Fail 13 Jul 2017 137,902 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

All chassis to radius arm rubber bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside front and rear chassis rail corroded around suspension mounting points

Pass 12 Jul 2016 115,983 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm to chassis (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear unable to unlock seat for seatbelt check

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm to chassis (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Jul 2016 115,981 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at the rear before flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at the front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm to chassis (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear unable to unlock seat for seatbelt check

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at the front (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm to chassis (2.4.G.2)

high level stop lamp not working

Pass 23 Jul 2015 95,703 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 95,693 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 94,149 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 90,430 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 83,372 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 72,912 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 58,643 miles

front lower shock absorber bushes starting to debond

slight corrosion to exhaust system

unable to check inner brake pads

Pass 13 Jul 2009 48,245 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 41,382 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 41,382 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 32,574 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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AD04 VWE is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery in Silver 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 AD04 VWE, 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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AD04 VWE is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 22 July 2004.

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