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AY04 RJZ

2004 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

175,336 mi
Last recorded175,336 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Discovery101,786 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY04 RJZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 175,336 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Nov 2025 175,313 miles

Front Headlamp insecure both headlamps (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush of trailing arm worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play top and bottom joints worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 171,024 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Nov 2024 170,992 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED's fitted (4.1.4 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill by Body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shock , top mount on Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 160,921 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2023 160,695 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch panel badly corroded and holed recommend plated (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front most rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Joint between rear and middle box broken recommend sleve or weld up (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability center pivot on axle to both track rods worn to excess (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Nov 2022 151,418 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 143,481 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 117,668 miles

ACE SUSPENSION DISCONNECTED.

Fail 6 May 2020 117,659 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle BRAKE BINDING. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

ACE SUSPENSION DISCONNECTED.

Pass 12 Feb 2019 109,281 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2016 105,012 miles

Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both radius arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise n/s/f bump stop missing

under trays and sill covers fitted to vehicle 0bscuring some components

Pass 12 Oct 2015 100,913 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 97,631 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight play in steering rack joints

Fail 1 Sep 2014 97,630 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 Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight play in steering joints

Pass 29 Aug 2013 93,747 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear chassis and floor has been undersealed

Pass 17 Aug 2012 89,191 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 84,331 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 76,163 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 68,186 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 64,614 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 60,883 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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AY04 RJZ is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 AY04 RJZ, 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 AY04 RJZ registered?

AY04 RJZ is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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