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AO04 FJA

2004 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,474 mi
Last recorded149,474 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Discovery101,786 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 FJA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 149,474 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Various (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Draglink (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 145,257 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play draglink (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear tyres worn

Pass 10 Feb 2023 141,728 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 4 Feb 2022 138,867 miles

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

Signs of a previous diesel fuel leak

Pass 23 Jun 2020 135,608 miles

Brake pedal slightly spongy

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 16 Jan 2017 129,146 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH FRONT SECTIONS OF FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

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

O/S CHASSIS RUSTED AND HOLED OUTWITH PRESCRIBED AREAS AT BODY MOUNTING

Offside Front BRAKE GRIPPING

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 5 Jan 2017 129,138 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt PITMAN ARM BALL JOINT (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Ball joint has slight play PITMAN ARM BALL BALL JOINT (2.2.B.1f)

Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH FRONT SECTIONS OF FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

O/S CHASSIS RUSTED AND HOLED OUTWITH PRESCRIBED AREAS AT BODY MOUNTING

Offside Front BRAKE GRIPPING

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 121,619 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front sections of both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Steering component deformed but serviceable drag link slightly distorted (2.2.C.1d)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting o/s rear chassis leg (6.6.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front suspension bump stops missing

o/s front brake binding

o/s front wheel bearing not properly tested

rear load door wont open

spare tyre under inflated

Pass 23 Oct 2014 114,567 miles

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

undercarrage rusty

Fail 15 Oct 2014 114,558 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

undercarrage rusty

Pass 8 Oct 2013 107,630 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

all four tyres well over half worn

undercarrage rusty in places

Fail 23 Aug 2013 107,620 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

undercarrage rusty in places

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 98,212 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 88,224 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 2 Aug 2010 82,197 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 82,197 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 75,686 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 75,682 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 58,930 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 33,777 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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AO04 FJA is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AO04 FJA, 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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AO04 FJA is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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