Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2004 Land Rover Range Rover Vogue Td6 Auto?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2004 Land Rover Range Rover Vogue Td6 Auto?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2004 Land Rover Range Rover Vogue Td6 Auto?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2004 Land Rover Range Rover Vogue Td6 Auto?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Land Rover Range Rover Vogue Td6 Auto (2004)

135 real MOT outcomes analysed • 28.2% first-time pass rate

2004 Land Rover Range Rover Vogue Td6 Auto

CarHunch analysed 135 real MOT records for the 2004 Land Rover Range Rover Vogue Td6 Auto. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

Below average reliability 51.8% below UK average

28.2%

pass MOT first time

UK average: ~80%

145,159

typical mileage

124,580–172,435 middle half

ever had a dangerous defect

recorded at any MOT

0.84

avg MOT failures per car

over 2.7 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2004 Land Rover Range Rover Vogue Td6 Auto

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Mileage Distribution

Most 2004 Land Rover Range Rover Vogue Td6 Auto vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

124,580

low mileage

145,159

typical

172,435

high mileage

Half of all 2004 Land Rover Range Rover Vogue Td6 Auto vehicles fall between 124,580 and 172,435 miles.

2004 Land Rover Range Rover Vogue Td6 Auto — Still on the Road

Numbers are declining — 14 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (33% of peak).

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2018–2025.

MOT History Averages

2.7

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.84

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

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