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AJ04 BHU

2004 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

183,780 mi
Last recorded183,780 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Discovery101,786 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ04 BHU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 183,780 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 171,824 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 169,928 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2022 169,899 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides front chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced servo mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

o/s/f brake binding slightly

slight play in both sides front sub/wheel bearings

Pass 20 Aug 2021 168,621 miles

front brake pipe ends starting to corrode

oil leak

rear chassis rails corroding

Pass 16 Mar 2020 165,780 miles

nearside rear anti roll bar link worn

offside front tyre worn close to limit

oil leak

rear brake discs worn

slight play in nearside front track rod end

Pass 15 Mar 2019 158,739 miles

oil leak

surface corrosion on chassis

Pass 14 Mar 2018 151,215 miles

Chassis surface corroding

Pass 7 Mar 2017 143,991 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 138,261 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 132,610 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 132,610 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 127,078 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Feb 2014 127,072 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2013 119,994 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 108,459 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Feb 2011 95,640 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front to rear brake pipes corroded at joints with rear flexis

both rear tyres worn to 3mm

Fail 21 Feb 2011 95,593 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front to rear brake pipes corroded at joints with rear flexis

both rear tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 23 Feb 2010 85,250 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 74,995 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inside edge

small leak from fuel pressure regulater

Fail 25 Mar 2009 74,995 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both front tyres wearing on inside edge

small leak from fuel pressure regulater

Pass 25 Mar 2008 65,159 miles

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

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

offside rear bump stop missing

Pass 19 Mar 2007 55,075 miles

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

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

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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AJ04 BHU is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AJ04 BHU, 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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What year was AJ04 BHU registered?

AJ04 BHU is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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