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AJ04 XRF

2004 Land Rover Discovery

Green Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

86,512 mi
Last recorded86,512 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Discovery101,786 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ04 XRF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2024 86,512 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

chassis rusty

exhaust system very rusty

Fail 4 Jun 2024 86,512 miles

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe off manifold (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

chassis rusty

exhaust system very rusty

Pass 9 Jun 2023 86,171 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

chassis rusty

exhaust rusty

slight leak from o/s exhaust

Pass 16 Jun 2022 85,783 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

chassis rusty

exhaust system rusty

Pass 15 Jun 2021 84,197 miles

both front lower suspension ball joint dust covers deteriorated

exhaust system rusty

Pass 5 Aug 2019 83,683 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2018 81,524 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 79,668 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 76,600 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 72,103 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 69,022 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 69,022 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 64,681 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 64,613 miles

advise front axle has minor oil leak monitor

Pass 18 Oct 2011 64,323 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 64,323 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 60,446 miles

Advised on front disc condition (corroded)

Advised on rear disc condition (corrosion)

Advised on slight binding to front brakes when turned by hand

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Oil leak

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Rear side seats in closed position when presented.

Pass 30 Oct 2009 54,785 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 48,194 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 May 2007 38,017 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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AJ04 XRF is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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

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