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AV04 GDF

2004 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

122,905 mi
Last recorded122,905 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Discovery101,786 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV04 GDF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 122,905 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2025 116,039 miles

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

underside thick with underseal

Fail 27 Jun 2025 116,037 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

underside thick with underseal

Pass 12 Apr 2024 114,954 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hoses rusty (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rusty but withstands corrosion assessment tool, (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both front outriggers n/s and o/s behind wheel arch corroded very thin (6.2.2 (d) (i))

all welded areas heavily undersealed

Fail 12 Mar 2024 114,950 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

various braking/steering/suspension/and under body components corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2023 111,224 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various spots including suspension (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 107,361 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various sections of chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

various braking/steering/suspension/and under body components corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2022 107,356 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various sections of chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

various braking/steering/suspension/and under body components corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2021 103,316 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight bind on o/s/r brake

various corrosion to the underside of the vehicle

Pass 9 Jan 2020 99,591 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 95,818 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 91,725 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 88,000 miles

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

parts of both front to rear brake pipes are rusty in places.

Pass 29 Dec 2015 81,028 miles

some surface rust on parts of front to rear brake pipes.

Pass 5 Jan 2015 74,372 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 3 Jan 2014 68,926 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 60,445 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 55,533 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 44,021 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 Mar 2010 34,705 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 25,118 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 20,623 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 15,515 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 GDF is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 GDF, 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 GDF registered?

AV04 GDF is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 2004.

Is AV04 GDF safe to buy?

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