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AF04 XVE

2004 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

136,990 mi
Last recorded136,990 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Discovery101,786 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Fail 10 Jul 2024 136,990 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively damaged and functionality of the braking system is affected wheel arch (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

gearbox lights flashing on dash

nearside step plate loose

Pass 13 Jul 2023 136,860 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

under body corroded/surface rust

Pass 13 Jul 2022 135,724 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2022 135,712 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering s/absorber mount broken (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2021 134,074 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 134,059 miles

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both sides behind air bags (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 131,499 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front joint rubber starting to perish (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 128,933 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 128,920 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front and rear of tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 124,990 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 122,688 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 122,688 miles

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 118,147 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

chassis rusty

Pass 22 Jun 2015 111,985 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jun 2015 111,985 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2014 104,374 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 104,373 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 92,849 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2013 92,844 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 89,887 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 84,797 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 80,087 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 12 Aug 2009 74,746 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 74,746 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 69,121 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Jul 2008 68,349 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Mar 2008 66,770 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 52,571 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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 XVE is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 XVE, 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 XVE is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 16 March 2004.

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