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AJ04 XTV

2004 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

173,493 mi
Last recorded173,493 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Discovery101,786 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ04 XTV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 173,493 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

chassis starting to corrode and has been repaired and under sealed

unable to check outer sills fully as covers fitted

Fail 18 Sep 2025 173,461 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

chassis starting to corrode and has been repaired and under sealed

unable to check outer sills fully as covers fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2024 164,037 miles

Both rear Bump stops missing

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 18 Sep 2024 163,931 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 157,483 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Surface corrosion through-out underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2023 157,483 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Surface corrosion through-out underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 150,299 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 150,263 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber starting to fail.

Fail 29 Sep 2020 150,263 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorber starting to fail.

Pass 4 Jul 2019 147,316 miles

surface corrosion through out

Fail 4 Jul 2019 147,316 miles

Front Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

surface corrosion through out

Pass 4 Apr 2018 137,830 miles

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 128,403 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 118,721 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 108,908 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2015 108,908 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 100,298 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded and greased in places

Fail 2 Apr 2014 100,298 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded and greased in places

Pass 12 Apr 2013 90,883 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2013 90,642 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 81,944 miles

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

n/s wiper blade starting to split.

o/s door mirror glass secured with tape.

Fail 3 Apr 2012 81,944 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s wiper blade starting to split.

o/s door mirror glass secured with tape.

Pass 8 Apr 2011 72,716 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 61,600 miles

Chassis corrossion

General exhaust corrossion

General underbody corrossion

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Play in nearside front forward track rod end

Play in steering rack joints

Pass 1 Apr 2009 49,568 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 39,803 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 29,329 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 29,329 miles

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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 XTV is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 XTV, 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 XTV is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 15 May 2004.

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