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AJ04 LZL

2004 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

184,073 mi
Last recorded184,073 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Discovery101,786 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ04 LZL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2021 184,073 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside front to rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

suspension components corroded

Fail 25 Nov 2021 184,072 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside front to rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

suspension components corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2020 182,596 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 175,452 miles

slight corrosion underside

Pass 22 May 2018 167,899 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2018 167,612 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2017 158,724 miles

Offside Front tyre uneven wear

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

Fail 10 May 2017 158,393 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front tyre uneven wear

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

Pass 25 May 2016 149,312 miles

chassis corroded

side glass tinted

Fail 12 May 2016 149,280 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

chassis corroded

side glass tinted

Pass 6 May 2015 139,454 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

rear tyres cracked

side glass tinted

Fail 5 May 2015 139,441 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

rear tyres cracked

side glass tinted

Pass 26 Mar 2014 134,005 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 131,259 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 131,259 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 129,517 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 124,405 miles

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

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 117,559 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

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

Fail 2 Feb 2009 117,559 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 6 May 2008 112,333 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 103,758 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 102,756 miles

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

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)

oil leak at intercooler pipe

oil leak gearbox/transfer box

oil leak turbo return pipe

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 LZL is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AJ04 LZL, 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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AJ04 LZL is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 April 2004.

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