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AF04 XWE

2004 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

141,802 mi
Last recorded141,802 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Discovery101,786 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2019 141,802 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

under vehicle corrosion on body and suspension components

various areas of heavy underseal, all areas solid

Fail 11 Mar 2019 141,793 miles

Central Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength in front of wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 131,815 miles

Front bumper cross bar/tube corroded

Nearside Rear Bump stop missing

Rear suspension ACE pipes corroded/damp in poor condition

Fail 6 Mar 2018 131,813 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Front bumper cross bar/tube corroded

Nearside Rear Bump stop missing

Rear suspension ACE pipes corroded/damp in poor condition

Pass 14 Mar 2017 123,165 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 119,881 miles

Front Lower coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit down to 2.7mm (4.1.E.1)

OIL LEAK

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit down to 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg rusty (2.4.A.3)

Rear tyres have un even wear

trays & covers fitted

Pass 7 May 2015 116,252 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 May 2015 116,252 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Apr 2014 112,694 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 Apr 2014 112,694 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2013 109,315 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 106,267 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 102,180 miles

Fuel pipes corroded

Oil leak

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

Fail 26 Aug 2011 102,180 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front number plate cracked

Fuel pipes corroded

Number plate lights dull

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 96,054 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 90,213 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Mar 2008 82,747 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Mar 2007 76,179 miles

Spare tyre defective

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 XWE is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 XWE, 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 XWE is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 11 March 2004.

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