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AU04 TYK

2004 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

107,861 mi
Last recorded107,861 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Discovery101,786 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU04 TYK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 107,861 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nsf and osf (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front washer reduced out put

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

Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nsr and osr (6.1.1 (d) (i))

under side of vehicle has been heavily under coated making it difficult to assess chassis condition

Fail 30 Dec 2025 107,854 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nsf and osf (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front washer reduced out put

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

under side of vehicle has been heavily under coated making it difficult to assess chassis condition

Fail 23 Apr 2025 107,824 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis corroded and holed at the nearside rear spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2024 107,742 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2024 107,735 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting either side rear behind coil spring outer side (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering either side front behind front wheels by body mount (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Apr 2023 107,496 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023 107,493 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened bump stop correded to chassis (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer jet (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 105,649 miles

Fuel tank slightly loose rear most over strap (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside chassis rail forward corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 99,677 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 94,268 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 94,268 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 87,507 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 87,507 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 81,623 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 81,623 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 75,207 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 71,689 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 65,397 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 60,652 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

advise further inspection of metal brake pipes

n/s wiper blade split

Pass 8 Feb 2013 56,050 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 56,050 miles

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

nearside rear suspension bump stop missing

rear propshaft rubber coupling deteriorated

Pass 17 Feb 2012 51,765 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 45,723 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 39,007 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 33,089 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 26,766 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 20,761 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 20,761 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 TYK is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 TYK, 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 AU04 TYK registered?

AU04 TYK is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 3 March 2004.

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