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AO04 XKG

2004 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

115,678 mi
Last recorded115,678 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Discovery101,786 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 115,678 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

both side steps corroded and weak

Pass 22 Jul 2025 114,274 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 111,793 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 109,278 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 106,684 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear of center exhaust silencer flange corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2020 104,402 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 102,123 miles

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

Nearside Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Offside Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Park Brake Lever Travel

Pass 24 Aug 2018 99,840 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 98,368 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 95,764 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 92,106 miles

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 13 May 2014 86,932 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 81,268 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2013 81,268 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 May 2012 72,354 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2011 63,701 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

fuel pipe rubbing on steering arm

Fail 13 May 2011 63,453 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

fuel pipe rubbing on steering arm

Pass 4 May 2010 57,496 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2009 51,367 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 51,358 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 May 2008 41,780 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 29,783 miles

major oil leak under engine bay

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 XKG is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 XKG, 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 XKG is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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