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AF04 FZG

2004 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

151,313 mi
Last recorded151,313 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Discovery101,786 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 FZG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2021 151,313 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 149,272 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 147,888 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 144,796 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 144,752 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front 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 Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Prop shaft joint excessively worn Front shaft (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 139,403 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 126,886 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Sep 2016 126,817 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 111,429 miles

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

childs seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Pass 10 Sep 2014 105,342 miles

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

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

OFF SIDE REAR BUMP STOP MISSING

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 101,549 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 1 Oct 2013 101,549 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 19 Apr 2012 92,530 miles

acceptable windscreen chips and stickers* front brake discs worn* headlamp patterns a little indistinct and on aim limits* exhaust corroded* underbody muddy and corroded in places*

various brakepipes corroded* oil leaks from engine and transmission*

Fail 19 Apr 2012 92,530 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

acceptable windscreen chips and stickers* front brake discs worn* headlamp patterns a little indistinct and on aim limits* exhaust corroded* underbody muddy and corroded in places*

various brakepipes corroded* oil leaks from engine and transmission*

Pass 19 Apr 2011 83,841 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 70,834 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 54,063 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 54,063 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 49,872 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

stone chip in sweapt area windscreen

Pass 27 Feb 2007 40,467 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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AF04 FZG is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AF04 FZG, 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 AF04 FZG registered?

AF04 FZG is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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