2004 Land Rover Range Rover · 12,400 MOT tests
2004 Land Rover Range Rover reliability
2004 Land Rover Range Rovers fail 31.5% of first MOT tests, 33% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 18 of 25 Range Rover years (12,400 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Land Rover Range Rovers: 19.4%)
- 31.5%
- first-time fail rate (all Land Rover Range Rovers: 19.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 33% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 19
- 139,653
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 19
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 12,400
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2004 against the years either side
- 2003 cars: 30% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2004 car does better)
- 2005 cars: 34% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2004 car does worse)
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 80% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2004 car carries a 53 plate (January–February 2004), or a 04 plate (March–August 2004), or a 54 plate (September–December 2004).
Common problems
What fails on a 2004 Land Rover Range Rover
Fail rate by area
- Suspension15.5%
- Brakes14.6%
- Body, chassis and structure7.9%
- Lights and electrics7.8%
- Tyres4.2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4%
- Seat belts and airbags3.9%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 4.01%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 3.54%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 3.5%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
CV joint boot split or insecure 2.99%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 2.43%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Airbag warning lamp shows fault 1.92%
A lit airbag warning means the airbag system may not deploy in a crash, so it needs diagnosing and repairing.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (16.2%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (14.1%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (12.68%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (12.65%) · Sub-frame showing corrosion (8.35%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.05%)
Other years
Every Land Rover Range Rover year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2004 Land Rover Range Rover reliable?
2004 Land Rover Range Rovers fail 31.5% of first MOT tests, 33% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 18 of 25 Range Rover years (12,400 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2004 Land Rover Range Rover MOT?
Most often suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (4.01% of tests), suspension ball joint excessively worn (3.54% of tests), rigid brake pipe excessively corroded (3.5% of tests).
How many miles should a 2004 Land Rover Range Rover have done?
At its MOT aged about 19, a typical 2004 Land Rover Range Rover shows 139,653 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2004 car?
A car first registered in 2004 carries a 53 plate (January–February 2004), or a 04 plate (March–August 2004), or a 54 plate (September–December 2004).
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