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AF04 XVC

2004 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

215,191 mi
Last recorded215,191 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Discovery101,786 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 XVC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2023 215,191 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 213,010 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 207,665 miles

Nearside Front WINDSCREEN SLIGHT DAMAGE

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

Fail 24 Feb 2021 207,562 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Suspension component leaking ACTIVE RIDE PUMP (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Front WINDSCREEN SLIGHT DAMAGE

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 202,120 miles

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

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

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

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

rear chassis starting to corrode

Pass 10 Aug 2018 186,174 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear back plate damp

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

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

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

fuel tank damp

Fail 7 Aug 2018 186,169 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch abs pump mounting (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear back plate damp

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

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

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

fuel tank damp

no engine coolant in expansion bottle

Pass 29 Aug 2017 172,880 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 166,036 miles

Oil leak ()

slight corrosion near abs control

Fail 16 Aug 2016 166,036 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Sep 2015 160,596 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2015 160,596 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 158,330 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2014 158,330 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 May 2013 150,182 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 141,001 miles

front inner pads are worn very low !

Fail 2 May 2012 141,001 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

front inner pads are worn very low !

o/s/f bottom balljoint has play

Pass 12 Apr 2011 126,874 miles

Ex. oil leak ! - appears to be from oil filter?

front and rear brake discs are slightly worn/lipped and corroding

n/s/f tyre is wearing low

o/s/r tyre is close to the wear indicators and the tread is stepped

rear, front to rear brake pipe is corroding

slight play in steering

Pass 15 Jul 2010 115,972 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 92,234 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 12 Jul 2008 74,670 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 60,303 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 60,303 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 XVC 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 AF04 XVC, 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 XVC is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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