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AU04 XEH

2004 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

141,290 mi
Last recorded141,290 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Discovery101,786 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2024 141,290 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2019 137,712 miles

Central SLIGHT OIL SEEPAGE

Pass 10 Sep 2018 132,503 miles

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 10 Sep 2018 133,498 miles

Nearside Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn Panhard bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 4 Sep 2017 132,473 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 4 Sep 2017 132,473 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 26 Sep 2016 131,563 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 26 Sep 2016 131,557 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 130,616 miles

Nearside Front tyre nail in

Fail 21 Sep 2015 130,613 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed not all way doing it (6.2.B.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front tyre nail in

Pass 19 Sep 2014 128,963 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 128,963 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 28 May 2013 124,842 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 115,101 miles

horn insecure

n/s/r antiroll bar link lower ball joint cover badly perished

slight play in n/s steering arm ball joint

Fail 24 May 2012 115,101 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

30% imbalance on rear brakes

horn insecure

n/s/r antiroll bar link lower ball joint cover badly perished

slight play in n/s steering arm ball joint

Pass 28 May 2011 110,670 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 110,670 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 95,183 miles

oil leak from nearside front axel

Fail 16 Mar 2010 95,183 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

oil leak from nearside front axel

Pass 18 Mar 2009 80,522 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 80,207 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 66,144 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 52,129 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 XEH is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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

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