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AF04 HRC

2004 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

191,448 mi
Last recorded191,448 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Discovery101,786 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 HRC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 191,448 miles

CORROSION ON CHASSIS

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

UNDER FLOOR CORROSION

Pass 17 Jun 2023 184,774 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2023 184,774 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2022 160,890 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2022 160,890 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Step damaged/corroded.

Underside of vehicle corroded.

Fail 1 Jun 2022 160,873 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn and lower swivel ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn and lower swivel balljoints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres low tread

oil leaking from left side of engine

rear chassis corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2021 156,230 miles

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

off side rear anti roll bar link worn

rear upper chassis corroded

Fail 5 Jun 2021 156,227 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

exhaust centre hangar dethatched ,, exhaust still secure

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

off side rear anti roll bar link worn

rear upper chassis corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2020 152,046 miles

front brake pads low in material

rear upper chassis corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2019 142,339 miles

brakes may require servicing

rear upper chassis corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2019 142,339 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

rear upper chassis corroded

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

brakes may require servicing

Pass 16 May 2018 131,755 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 131,755 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis box section (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 120,553 miles

front steering arm has slight wear

Pass 10 May 2016 108,422 miles

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

Offside Rear chassis has corrosion but not excessive

Rear brake may require servicing or repair

Fail 29 Apr 2016 108,422 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Rear chassis has corrosion but not excessive

Rear brake may require servicing or repair

Pass 6 May 2015 94,087 miles

off side front track rod end has slight wear

Pass 10 Apr 2014 85,078 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 80,322 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 76,540 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 72,205 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 67,790 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 61,850 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 56,734 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 56,734 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 40,494 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 HRC is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery in Black 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 AF04 HRC, 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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AF04 HRC is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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