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AV04 FXG

2004 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

162,509 mi
Last recorded162,509 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Discovery101,786 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV04 FXG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2018 162,509 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 154,485 miles

fuel flap insecure

Fail 31 Aug 2017 154,485 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

fuel flap insecure

Pass 30 Aug 2016 149,851 miles

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

oil leak from engine

Fail 24 Aug 2016 149,851 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

oil leak from engine

Pass 6 Aug 2015 144,740 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 144,740 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 226,373 miles

Front tyres aged and perished

Rear shock absorbers showing a reduction in damping effort

Rear tyres aged

Slight play in both rear anti-roll bar link rod ball joint/s

Spare tyre aged, perished and worn to 2mm

Fail 27 Mar 2015 226,152 miles

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

Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front tyres aged and perished

Offside front shock absorber lower mounting bush worn and splitting from the centre pin

Rear shock absorbers showing a reduction in damping effort

Rear tyres aged

Slight play in both rear anti-roll bar link rod ball joint/s

Spare tyre aged, perished and worn to 2mm

Pass 26 Mar 2014 210,670 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2014 210,521 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 125,821 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 194,294 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 24 Mar 2012 194,294 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 188,635 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 108,222 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 108,222 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2009 92,492 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 92,492 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Mar 2008 71,066 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 70,760 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 49,464 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 49,464 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 FXG is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 AV04 FXG, 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 FXG registered?

AV04 FXG is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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