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AO04 FJE

2004 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2020
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

206,613 mi
Last recorded206,613 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Discovery101,786 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2019 206,613 miles

1/ o/s chassie rail becoming corroded at rear

2/ welding under front wheel archs very poor

3/ n/s and o/s front bottom ball joint spacers split

Fail 20 Mar 2019 206,605 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play at rear (2.1.3 (b) (i))

1/ o/s chassie rail becoming corroded at rear

2/ welding under front wheel archs very poor

3/ n/s and o/s front bottom ball joint spacers split

Fail 24 Oct 2018 206,597 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both headlights deteriorated

nearside front inner wing corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2017 204,009 miles

1.outer sills not tested due to plastic covers fitted at time of test 2.oil on engine no leak found at time of test 3.near side front tyre worn to limits

4.near side front lower ball joint dust cover starting to split 5.near side rear tyre wearing low on edges and starting to perish 6.off side rear brake disc starting to corrode 7.slight damage to front windscreen

8.hand brake travel at MOT limits

9.slight wear in near side and off side lower ball joints

Pass 9 Sep 2016 196,686 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 3 Sep 2016 196,686 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 186,852 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 5 Sep 2015 186,768 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2014 175,764 miles

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

Oil leak

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2014 175,620 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2013 164,460 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 2 Sep 2013 164,245 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 153,855 miles

Oil leak

Fail 31 Aug 2012 153,855 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Pass 24 Aug 2011 142,158 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 142,049 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 142,049 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 136,669 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 136,669 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 129,260 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 129,260 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 121,534 miles

rear seats removed at time of test

Fail 4 Apr 2007 91,332 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

front registration plate discolouring/delaminating

Pass 4 Apr 2007 91,332 miles

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

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

front registration plate discolouring/delaminating

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 FJE is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 AO04 FJE, 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 FJE is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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