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AU04 XDW

2004 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

167,899 mi
Last recorded167,899 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Discovery101,786 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2024 167,899 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Front ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Bump stop rubber missing

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 157,130 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play Rear drag link (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 144,152 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play

Pass 29 Jan 2021 129,750 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 120,012 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight transmission leak

Fail 22 Jan 2020 120,012 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

slight transmission leak

Pass 25 Jan 2019 106,835 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2019 106,835 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 92,254 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 77,425 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Jan 2016 68,058 miles

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

n/s number plate light dim

rear seat belts not checked

Pass 29 Jan 2015 65,169 miles

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

n/s door mirror glass is held in with tape

Pass 31 Jan 2014 61,130 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 15 Feb 2013 57,916 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 16 Feb 2012 52,819 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 50,730 miles

Oil leaking from rear of engine.

Rear seats folded away, unable to test, including rear seat belts.

Pass 10 Feb 2010 47,526 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 43,412 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 37,178 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 29,125 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 XDW is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 XDW, 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 XDW is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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