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AV04 FXL

2004 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

160,411 mi
Last recorded160,411 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Discovery101,786 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 160,411 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 146,980 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 140,911 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 24 Jan 2024 140,909 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Electronic stability control component excessively damaged Sensor arm broken (7.12 (c))

Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 137,236 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2022 134,609 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 134,586 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 130,580 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 125,387 miles

various corrosion to vehicle underbody

Pass 12 Dec 2016 124,440 miles

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

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

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

chassis corroded

Fail 8 Dec 2016 124,430 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

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

chassis corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2015 120,152 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion various parts corroded (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 113,879 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 107,324 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 100,885 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 100,877 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 93,602 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 86,708 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 86,708 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 86,708 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 75,811 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 75,811 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 60,686 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 43,865 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 43,857 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2006 28,565 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 FXL is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FXL, 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 FXL registered?

AV04 FXL is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 June 2004.

Is AV04 FXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV04 FXL shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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