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AO04 SYS

2004 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

142,941 mi
Last recorded142,941 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Discovery101,786 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 SYS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 142,941 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 135,169 miles

both front headlamp aim definition poor

Pass 26 Sep 2023 128,311 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 121,087 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 114,703 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2021 114,689 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 108,623 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 9 Sep 2020 108,623 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 100,415 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 90,360 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 80,214 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 71,816 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 63,415 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 63,395 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Aug 2014 55,647 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 55,629 miles

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

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

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

slight oil leak front axle

Pass 29 Aug 2013 50,395 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 45,398 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 41,767 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2010 36,525 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 34,402 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 29,935 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 24,312 miles

fuel pipe touches steering column u/j

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 SYS is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 SYS, 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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What year was AO04 SYS registered?

AO04 SYS is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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