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AU54 ZXL

2004 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

106,602 mi
Last recorded106,602 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Discovery101,786 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU54 ZXL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 106,602 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2025 106,511 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 99,382 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2024 99,333 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 92,506 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 85,611 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 77,501 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 77,358 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 77,287 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 77,287 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 76,923 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 76,325 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 75,338 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 74,628 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 74,081 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 73,637 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 73,637 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 73,282 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 72,817 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 70,626 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 57,691 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 47,847 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 47,847 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 39,104 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

off side rear hub starting to weep

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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AU54 ZXL is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery in Blue 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 AU54 ZXL, 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 AU54 ZXL registered?

AU54 ZXL is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 September 2004.

Is AU54 ZXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU54 ZXL shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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