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AO04 XJD

2004 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

116,640 mi
Last recorded116,640 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Discovery101,786 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 116,640 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 114,131 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 18 Feb 2025 114,131 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 111,258 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 108,846 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 106,813 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (lower swivel ball joint ) (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (upper swivel ball joint) (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (upper swivel ball joint) (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2022 106,813 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (lower swivel ball joint ) (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (upper swivel ball joint) (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (upper swivel ball joint) (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 105,641 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 103,187 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 99,130 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 95,588 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 90,718 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 85,740 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 80,552 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 80,582 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 843,318 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 72,638 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 69,654 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 63,488 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 54,824 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 46,887 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 42,535 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 42,533 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 36,371 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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 XJD is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XJD, 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 XJD registered?

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

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