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AP04 NXJ

2004 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

149,186 mi
Last recorded149,186 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Discovery101,786 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP04 NXJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 149,186 miles

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Pass 2 Jul 2024 142,275 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 130,615 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 118,664 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 115,123 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 113,246 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 111,428 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 106,962 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 106,962 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 102,872 miles

chassis has surface corrosion

nearside track rod end has slight play

Fail 7 Nov 2017 102,872 miles

Rear fog lamp not working connections corroded (1.3.2b)

chassis has surface corrosion

nearside track rod end has slight play

Pass 3 Nov 2016 96,857 miles

corrosion on chassis

dampness at steering box

dampness at transfer box

Fail 3 Nov 2016 96,857 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

corrosion on chassis

dampness at steering box

dampness at transfer box

Pass 26 Oct 2015 92,075 miles

battery weak

chassis has surface corrosion

nearside rear brake hose slightly twisted

Pass 6 Nov 2014 87,557 miles

some dampness at fuel filter(under offside rear wheelarch)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 80,882 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Fail 5 Nov 2013 80,856 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 73,668 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Oct 2012 73,668 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Oct 2011 69,546 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

offside wiper blade splitting at ends

Pass 6 Oct 2011 69,546 miles

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

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

offside wiper blade splitting at ends

Pass 23 Sep 2010 61,015 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Sep 2010 61,015 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 52,365 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 44,567 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 34,902 miles

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

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

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

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

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 NXJ is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 NXJ, 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 AP04 NXJ registered?

AP04 NXJ is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 August 2004.

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