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AV04 FXB

2004 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

143,236 mi
Last recorded143,236 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Discovery101,786 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV04 FXB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 143,236 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect BOTH (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 140,830 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect BOTH (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 136,498 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect BOTH (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 132,220 miles

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive General leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 122,878 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.4mm, slight damage on outer sidewall, and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 116,135 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 115,247 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 113,418 miles

covers & shields fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 13 Oct 2017 111,511 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Oct 2016 109,286 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 106,587 miles

cut in side wall n/s/f tyre

front axle ball joints slight play top and bottom

oil leak from engine loom

oil leak from transfer box

Fail 25 May 2016 106,585 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel pressure reg leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

cut in side wall n/s/f tyre

front axle ball joints slight play top and bottom

oil leak from engine loom

oil leak from transfer box

Pass 18 May 2015 98,218 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 89,806 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 79,678 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 70,515 miles

Rear suspension going down,suspect osr,suggest both spheres

Fail 12 May 2012 70,515 miles

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

Rear suspension going down,suspect osr,suggest both spheres

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 May 2011 60,792 miles

O/S mirror slightly damaged

Pass 10 May 2010 42,944 miles

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)

Pass 29 May 2009 27,851 miles

rear seats folded away seat belts not tested

Pass 27 May 2008 17,775 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 6,466 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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AV04 FXB is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 AV04 FXB, 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 AV04 FXB registered?

AV04 FXB is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 May 2004.

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