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AO04 XJN

2004 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

139,635 mi
Last recorded139,635 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Discovery101,786 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 XJN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2022 139,635 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 137,280 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 134,022 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 129,576 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 123,552 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 123,552 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2017 117,706 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 117,706 miles

Central Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load stalk missingf (5.2.4a)

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load stalk missing (5.2.4a)

Trailer electrical socket deteriorated so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Oil leak from engine ()

Pass 24 Nov 2016 111,711 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 109,678 miles

Crack in windscreen outside line of vision.

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

Fail 8 Dec 2015 109,678 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Crack in windscreen outside line of vision.

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 106,211 miles

Both front tyres wearing thin on edges.

Coolant level low.

Engine oil level on minimum.

Windscreen is cracked in zone B larger than 40mm, however is outside normal line of vision.

Fail 3 Dec 2014 106,194 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Coolant level low.

Engine oil level on minimum.

Both front tyres wearing thin on edges.

Windscreen is cracked in zone B larger than 40mm, however is outside normal line of vision.

Fail 6 Dec 2013 103,156 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 103,156 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 15 Nov 2012 98,415 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 98,414 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 91,814 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2011 91,813 miles

Nearside Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 84,521 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2010 84,521 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Fail 9 Oct 2009 78,307 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 78,307 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 70,485 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2008 70,485 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 May 2007 59,161 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 XJN is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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