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AX04 GDY

2004 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

207,545 mi
Last recorded207,545 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Discovery101,786 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX04 GDY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2017 207,545 miles

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion general (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 203,257 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 194,271 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 2 Apr 2015 193,905 miles

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

Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 178,672 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 171,968 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

coolant level below minimum

Fail 5 Apr 2013 171,945 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

coolant level below minimum

Pass 6 Apr 2012 159,455 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 159,455 miles

Nearside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Air suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 148,453 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 134,164 miles

advise baby seat fitted to nearside rear seat unable to test seat belt fully

advise centre stop light not working not wired up

advise engine oil leak

advise rear offside and nearside brake pipes slightly corroded

advise wear at front offside tyre edge

Fail 16 Feb 2010 134,164 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

advise baby seat fitted to nearside rear seat unable to test seat belt fully

advise centre stop light not working not wired up

advise engine oil leak

advise rear offside and nearside brake pipes slightly corroded

advise wear at front offside tyre edge

Pass 6 Mar 2009 118,180 miles

both nearside andoffside front shock lower bushes slight wear

Pass 28 Jan 2008 96,455 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

screen has had a repair

Pass 24 May 2007 82,651 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 May 2007 82,222 miles

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

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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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AX04 GDY is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AX04 GDY, 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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AX04 GDY is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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