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AF04 XWJ

2004 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

143,969 mi
Last recorded143,969 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Discovery101,786 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 XWJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2018 143,969 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 137,584 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Aug 2017 137,584 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg x2 (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Jun 2017 136,747 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 126,383 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering box (2.3.3b)

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

offside and nearside front and rear chassis very rusty

offside and nearside rear brake pipes very rusty

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 21 Jul 2015 119,013 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

deep cut in nearside rear tyre tread

offside and nearside rear chasiss rusty

offside rear brake pipe rusty

Pass 4 Aug 2014 110,898 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Lower Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

nearside front suspension lower ball joint dry and rusty advise attention

offside and nearside rear chassis corroded

offside front axle bump stop missing

Fail 4 Aug 2014 110,898 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Lower Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

nearside front suspension lower ball joint dry and rusty advise attention

offside and nearside rear chassis corroded

offside front axle bump stop missing

Pass 5 Aug 2013 96,635 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

front brake pads getting down

offside front axle bump stop missing

offside rear brake pipe rusty

Fail 5 Aug 2013 96,635 miles

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

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

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

front brake pads getting down

offside front axle bump stop missing

offside rear brake pipe rusty

Pass 24 Jul 2012 84,630 miles

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

travel on parking brake lever

very slight play in nearside drag link ball joint

Pass 3 Aug 2011 74,884 miles

steering box drop arm seal seeping oil

Fail 2 Aug 2011 74,884 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

steering box drop arm seal seeping oil

Pass 6 Aug 2010 68,272 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

front tyres getting down in tread.

Fail 6 Aug 2010 68,272 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

front tyres getting down in tread.

Pass 27 Jul 2009 60,218 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 60,218 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 49,151 miles

slight leak on steering box drop arm seal.

Fail 4 Aug 2008 49,151 miles

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

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

slight leak on steering box drop arm seal.

Pass 11 Apr 2007 34,745 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 XWJ is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XWJ, 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 XWJ is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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