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AU04 UAB

2004 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

123,112 mi
Last recorded123,112 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Discovery101,786 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU04 UAB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 123,112 miles

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

chassis is heavily painted in under seal

Fail 17 Nov 2025 123,112 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

chassis is heavily painted in under seal

Pass 12 Aug 2024 118,609 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 117,504 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2023 117,504 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 116,364 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 115,359 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 114,154 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020 114,146 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 113,812 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2019 113,812 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2017 109,679 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2017 109,300 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 99,779 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 93,089 miles

Offside Rear tyre on minimum tread depth.

Pass 8 Aug 2014 86,429 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2013

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 72,525 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Fail 21 Aug 2012 72,335 miles

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

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

Both rear 'boot' seats folded away at time of test

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2011 65,577 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 58,401 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

diff seal weeping

oil spray under car needed

Pass 28 Jul 2009 50,119 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 38,936 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 36,028 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2007 27,961 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 UAB is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 UAB, 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 UAB is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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