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AJ04 XPX

2004 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

179,713 mi
Last recorded179,713 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Discovery101,786 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 179,713 miles

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

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

underbody corroded

Pass 29 May 2025 179,156 miles

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security n/s & o/s front to rear sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security n/s/r & o/s/r crossmember to rear upper shock mount chassis rails (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 19 May 2025 179,154 miles

Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting n/s/r inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security n/s & o/s front to rear sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security n/s/r & o/s/r crossmember to rear upper shock mount chassis rails (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 22 May 2024 175,920 miles

both drive shaft nuts have not had there locking tabs locked

Fail 22 May 2024 175,920 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner wheel arch forward and to the rear of the road wheel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch forward and to the rear of the road wheel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced lower wheel arch forward of road wheel/sill end, within 30cm of body mount (6.1.1 (d) (i))

all welding repairs are very poor

both drive shaft nuts have not had there locking tabs locked

Pass 25 May 2023 170,424 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2022 163,070 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 159,850 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2021 159,808 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2020 157,822 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 153,111 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 147,918 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 141,925 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 133,651 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 125,956 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 125,597 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 106,401 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 106,401 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 100,991 miles

Oil leak

rear inner pad look low

Fail 19 Aug 2013 100,991 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

rear inner pad look low

Pass 20 Aug 2012 90,902 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 80,547 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 78,705 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Jun 2009 66,580 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Handbrake lever high

Offside front tyre out of shape

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2008 56,978 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 43,376 miles

TYRES LOW ON TREAD

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 XPX is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 XPX, 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 XPX is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 23 June 2004.

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