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AU04 TYP

2004 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

116,476 mi
Last recorded116,476 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Discovery101,786 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 116,476 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 110,490 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2024 110,395 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Dec 2023 103,211 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2023 103,206 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2022 95,740 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens cracked (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens cracked (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2021 88,377 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2021 88,377 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2021 88,348 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 80,765 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2020 80,765 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 73,153 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 71,683 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 67,939 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 64,824 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 62,170 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 56,715 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 50,602 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 50,602 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 42,568 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 34,440 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 31,838 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 28,964 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 26,176 miles

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

n/s/f fog light glass broken

n/s/r of rear seat missing

Pass 25 Mar 2008 22,987 miles

n/s/r of rear seat missing

Pass 19 Mar 2007 18,484 miles

n/s/r of rear seat missing seat belt not checked

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 TYP 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 76.9%.

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 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 AU04 TYP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU04 TYP registered?

AU04 TYP is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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The MOT history for AU04 TYP shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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