MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
164,389 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both rear anti roll bar link dust covers deteriorated
corrosion to parts of chassis
slight play in steering box
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded CLOSE TO EXCESSIVE (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel CLOSE TO EXCESSIVE (3.1.6b)
chips to windscreen
rear exhaust mount held up with wire
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nail in offside rear tyre
presented 4 passenger seats
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Nail in offside rear tyre
presented 4 passenger seats
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AU04 XEL is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 XEL, 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 XEL registered?
AU04 XEL is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 23 March 2004.
Is AU04 XEL safe to buy?
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