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AP04 GNJ

2004 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

153,723 mi
Last recorded153,723 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Discovery101,786 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP04 GNJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2022 153,723 miles

All brake discs worn and corroded

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 25 Nov 2022 153,723 miles

All brake discs worn and corroded

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 May 2019 145,276 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Brake repair covered in underseal abs pump mounting inner arch (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting repair covered in underseal inner arch (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear brake back plate damp advise further investigation

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

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

engine cover fitted

fuel filter damp advise further investigation

rear differential carrier bush worn

rear differential leaking

Fail 14 May 2019 144,836 miles

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch by abs pump mounting (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Towbar fractured not seriously affecting its strength with 30cm of a towbar mounting chassis rail (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear brake backing plate damp advise further investigation

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

Rear differential leaking

engine cover fitted

fuel filter damp advise further investigation

rear differential carrier bush worn

Pass 25 Apr 2018 129,471 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake back plate damp possible half shaft seal leaking

Rear differential leak

engine cover fitted

oil leak

Fail 23 Apr 2018 129,469 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake back plate damp possible half shaft seal leaking

Rear differential leak

engine cover fitted

oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2017 114,617 miles

chassis showing signs of corrosion

Pass 13 Jul 2016 106,435 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 94,154 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 93,948 miles

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

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

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

both rear axle bump stops missing

Pass 24 Jul 2014 86,798 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 77,523 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn

Pass 17 Jul 2012 68,948 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2012 68,945 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 61,228 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 61,228 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 55,332 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 48,499 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 42,313 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 34,957 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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AP04 GNJ is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AP04 GNJ, 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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AP04 GNJ is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 15 July 2004.

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