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AW04 KVL

2004 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

126,883 mi
Last recorded126,883 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Discovery101,786 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAW04 KVL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 126,883 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 121,750 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive from engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Oil leak, but not excessive from gear box and transfer box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ferrules corroding (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lamp cluster heavily condensated (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ferrules corroding (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Jan 2025 121,750 miles

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

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive from engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Oil leak, but not excessive from gear box and transfer box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ferrules corroding (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lamp cluster heavily condensated (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ferrules corroding (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 115,940 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Rear of Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box / transfer box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush / arm to chassis area (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Jan 2024 115,940 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall areas (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall areas (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall areas (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Rear of Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box / transfer box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush / arm to chassis area (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 108,987 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive from engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Oil leak, but not excessive from gear box/ transfer box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material starting to corrode (on chassis) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords splits on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords splits on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords splits on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 103,223 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Lower Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 97,425 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring worn especially at lower end (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded - front to rear circuit - to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced especially adjacent to fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring worn especially at lower end (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint has slight play (drop arm ball joint ) (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded front to rear pipe across a chassis cross member - to rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced especially adjacent to fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2021 97,418 miles

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking Fuel pressure regulator at rear of engine area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring worn especially at lower end (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded - front to rear circuit - to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced especially adjacent to fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring worn especially at lower end (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint has slight play (drop arm ball joint ) (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded front to rear pipe across a chassis cross member - to rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced especially adjacent to fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 82,198 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 74,098 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 71,657 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All Hoses (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 6 Jun 2017 71,657 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All Hoses (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 70,203 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear near to hoses. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 May 2015 67,825 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2015 67,820 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 65,205 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 13 Aug 2013 62,009 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 57,316 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 51,716 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

front wipers smearing slightly

oil leak from transfer box

Pass 10 Aug 2010 39,592 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 34,700 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 28,209 miles

rearmost seatbelts not checked-seats in folded position

Pass 27 Jul 2007 20,957 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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AW04 KVL is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 AW04 KVL, 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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AW04 KVL is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 August 2004.

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