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AU04 TXM

2004 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

223,077 mi
Last recorded223,077 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2024
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Discovery101,786 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU04 TXM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2024 223,077 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

long handbrake travel

rear chassis corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2024 223,077 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

long handbrake travel

rear chassis corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2022 222,261 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear chassis corrosion

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement watt linkage slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear all seat folded down

Steering arm deformed but serviceable rear steering box arm slightly bent (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 217,462 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in mud (1.1.11 (c))

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

covered in mud

Pass 21 Feb 2020 202,857 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear light damaged

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

dirty and muddy underneath

door steps corroded and weak

nearside front inner wing corroded and holed

Fail 21 Feb 2020 202,857 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear light damaged

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

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

Side repeater incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

dirty and muddy underneath

door steps corroded and weak

nearside front inner wing corroded and holed

Fail 20 Jan 2020 202,231 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing area (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door shut area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

all underside muddy

Pass 1 Feb 2019 191,488 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 176,412 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 159,494 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 144,031 miles

Nearside Rear NAIL IN

Fail 14 Dec 2015 144,016 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both (1.7.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure both front split (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear NAIL IN

Pass 6 Dec 2014 134,804 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2014 134,788 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 126,267 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 116,201 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Sep 2011 107,096 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 107,096 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Front brake pads wearing down.

Offside front brake disc worn.

Pass 16 Sep 2010 97,123 miles

Coolant leak

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

o/s/r bump stop missing

Fail 15 Sep 2010 97,123 miles

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

o/s/r bump stop missing

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Coolant leak

Pass 7 Sep 2009 81,286 miles

fuel flap sticking open

nearside mirror lens missing

Pass 20 Aug 2008 63,718 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 59,189 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 32,548 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 32,548 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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AU04 TXM is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 AU04 TXM, 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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AU04 TXM is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 March 2004.

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