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AG04 JEM

2004 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

181,968 mi
Last recorded181,968 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Discovery101,786 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG04 JEM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 25 Nov 2025 181,968 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Boot is not secured (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All suspension and chassis generally corroded

Coil spring corroded All four springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front bumper broken and loose

Headlamp lens slightly defective NS & OS clouding (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Leaking grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Unable to access seatbelt for test

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres are perishing and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear step plastic cover fell off during test revealing rusted sharp edges

Pass 29 Oct 2024 174,153 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 166,376 miles

Advise rear chassis heavily corroded

Hub oil seal leaking offside rear

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2023 166,303 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Hub oil seal leaking offside rear

Advise rear chassis heavily corroded

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 161,085 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front 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))

Offside Rear half shaft seal slight leak

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

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 17 Nov 2022 161,077 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front 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))

Offside Rear half shaft seal slight leak

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

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 21 Oct 2022 160,986 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting outer chassis rail (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting inner chassis rail (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside rear trailing arms front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 155,872 miles

7 seater seatbelts not checked seats in upright position

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure fractured not seriously affecting its strength with 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

general chassis corrosion central and rear not dangerous

Pass 4 Feb 2020 150,468 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))

Rear chassis rusty

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))

dash surround switches insecure

Fail 3 Feb 2020 150,464 miles

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

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

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))

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

Rear chassis rusty

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))

dash surround switches insecure

Pass 15 Oct 2018 141,907 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 141,907 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 127,078 miles

Nearside wiper blade torn still clears screen

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

Rear diff oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 104,313 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 102,216 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 96,610 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 92,280 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 86,111 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 82,010 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 75,745 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 75,745 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 63,535 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 54,133 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 41,495 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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AG04 JEM is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 AG04 JEM, 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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AG04 JEM is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 July 2004.

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