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AO04 FKF

2004 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

233,664 mi
Last recorded233,664 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Discovery101,786 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 FKF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 233,664 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside and nearside ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside and nearside of chassis rails heavily undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 223,173 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 213,729 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 205,542 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Oil leak, but not excessive small leak from gearbox and rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive small leak from rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component ball joint has slight play play in ball joint above rear differential (watts linkage) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 196,319 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside and nearside front lower swivel joints gaiters (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 186,317 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 186,183 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 183,984 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Apr 2017 179,320 miles

Body has slight corrosion tow bar assembly (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Mar 2016 175,037 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 171,677 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 165,386 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 161,417 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 148,572 miles

O/s/f tyre 3mm - inner shoulder feathered.

Fail 21 Feb 2012 148,374 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/s/f tyre 3mm - inner shoulder feathered.

Pass 1 Mar 2011 132,574 miles

Both front wiper blades slightly deteriorated.

Pass 2 Mar 2010 110,056 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 85,698 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 64,391 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 46,378 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 FKF is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 FKF, 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 FKF is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 3 March 2004.

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