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EK04 VXL

2004 Land Rover Range Rover

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

221,826 mi
Last recorded221,826 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Range Rover98,255 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK04 VXL
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 221,826 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2024 212,681 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 May 2024 212,567 miles

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Light unit (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2023 204,452 miles

Central Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipes above subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nsr metal/flexy brake pipe corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material osf inner wing area (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated osr metal/flexy brake pipe corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 May 2023 204,450 miles

Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users coolant leak from engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipes above subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nsr metal/flexy brake pipe corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material osf inner wing area (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated osr metal/flexy brake pipe corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 May 2022 198,572 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 May 2021 190,615 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 186,470 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 178,802 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 169,282 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 159,873 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 148,656 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 137,621 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 128,778 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 16 Apr 2013 119,615 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Wipers are smearing.

Pass 16 Apr 2012 110,372 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 95,837 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

rear number plate starting to come unstuck

Pass 15 Apr 2010 82,515 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 82,513 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 69,323 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 57,031 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 57,003 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 43,430 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Range Rover?

Based on 2,072,334 MOT tests across 178,266 vehicles.

77.9%
Pass Rate
6,020
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
178,266
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 63,439
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,185
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 26,735
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 26,213
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21,118
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EK04 VXL is a 2004 Land Rover Range Rover in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2004 Land Rover Range Rover models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 98,255 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Range Rover fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 63,439 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EK04 VXL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Range Rover typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 22 years old, this Land Rover Range Rover is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EK04 VXL registered?

EK04 VXL is a 2004 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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