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AO04 TBX

2004 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

123,755 mi
Last recorded123,755 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Discovery101,786 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 TBX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 123,755 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 120,567 miles

Exhaust loose.

Fail 10 Jul 2024 120,566 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Exhaust loose.

Pass 4 Aug 2023 114,368 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2023 114,368 miles

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Cross member. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sil. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2023 114,363 miles

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))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (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 Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 105,815 miles

slight play o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 11 Jun 2021 97,155 miles

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

FLOOR UNDERSEALED

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread SLIGHT DETERIOTION ARROUND EDGES (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view SMALL CHIP IN SCREEN (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 94,242 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 89,335 miles

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

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bottom (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

both rear inner wheel arch rear panels holed

chassis corroded (most )

Fail 2 Oct 2019 89,334 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bottom (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

both rear inner wheel arch rear panels holed

chassis corroded (most )

Pass 29 May 2018 88,974 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 86,525 miles

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

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

coolant level low

Fail 5 Jun 2017 86,525 miles

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

coolant level low

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 81,873 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 81,872 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 78,308 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 78,308 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 72,318 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 66,139 miles

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

cracked osr reverse light

nsf tyre perished

oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2012 61,109 miles

Offside reverse lense broken

Offside tyre has a deep cut, no cords/ply exposed

Slight corrosion to nearside brake pipes

Pass 15 Jul 2011 54,974 miles

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

both front wipers split

high level stop lamp not working

nsf brake pipe corroded

nsr brake disc inner surface corroded and worn

osf tyre worn on inside edge

slight play in nsf front track rod end

windscreen chipped

Pass 30 Mar 2010 46,715 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 39,506 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 34,574 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 27,107 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 27,107 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 TBX is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 TBX, 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 TBX is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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