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AE04 UVZ

2004 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

196,939 mi
Last recorded196,939 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Discovery101,786 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE04 UVZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 196,939 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play on arm off steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

slight corrosion on rear end of chassis

Pass 17 Mar 2025 190,363 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

slight corrosion on rear end of chassis

Pass 20 Mar 2024 185,411 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

slight corrosion on rear end of chassis

Pass 16 Mar 2023 181,028 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

slight corrsion on rear end of chassis

Pass 21 Feb 2022 175,747 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Water ingress (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 172,198 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Fog light not working

Oil leak from engine

Pass 24 Feb 2020 170,394 miles

Crack in windscreen

Engine oil leak

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower pin hole in ball joint boot

Slight play in both front lower ball joints

Fail 24 Feb 2020 170,394 miles

Crack in windscreen

Engine oil leak

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower pin hole in ball joint boot

Slight play in both front lower ball joints

Pass 27 Feb 2019 163,116 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 153,917 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 146,939 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 140,363 miles

Rear both bump stops missing

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 131,720 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 120,340 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 107,845 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 95,206 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2011 83,733 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 83,733 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 70,542 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 62,155 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 52,735 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 52,735 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 May 2007 37,254 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing low

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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AE04 UVZ is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 AE04 UVZ, 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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AE04 UVZ is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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