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AF04 XUX

2004 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

142,114 mi
Last recorded142,114 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Discovery101,786 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 142,114 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 29 Nov 2023 140,042 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 137,805 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear no plate light dim

Fail 9 Nov 2022 137,802 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling osf suspension arm on full right lock (5.2.3 (f))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear suspension rods pivot arm lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

rear no plate lamps dim

Pass 9 Nov 2021 135,967 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 135,045 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 133,276 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 133,254 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 130,793 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 126,134 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 119,856 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 119,844 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 111,619 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 103,493 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 99,298 miles

front diff is leaking

Fail 4 Mar 2014 99,297 miles

Nearside Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

front diff is leaking

Pass 28 Feb 2013 89,622 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 81,880 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 81,880 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 68,428 miles

o/s/fsuspension bumpstopmissing

Fail 15 Mar 2010 56,164 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

dampness around rear of engine

discs slightly lipped

unable to check inner brake pads

Pass 15 Mar 2010 56,164 miles

dampness around rear of engine

discs slightly lipped

unable to check inner brake pads

Pass 9 Mar 2009 45,430 miles

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

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 12 Mar 2008 39,684 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 33,694 miles

front tyres on 2mm †unable to see inner pads †handbrake travel high †stone chip to screen

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 XUX is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 XUX, 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 XUX registered?

AF04 XUX is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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The MOT history for AF04 XUX shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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