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.

Is the 2004 Land Rover Range Rover Vogue Td6 Auto reliable?

Based on MOT data from 135 vehicles, the 2004 Land Rover Range Rover Vogue Td6 Auto has a first-time MOT pass rate of 64.4%, indicating average reliability for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

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 • 64.4% 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. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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This 2004 Range Rover Vogue TD6 is a serious reliability gamble—only 28.1% pass MOT first time versus the UK average of 80%, meaning nearly three-quarters of these vehicles fail their first attempt. There are no dangerous defects recorded across the 135 vehicles analysed, but that's cold comfort given the sheer failure rate.

At 145,000 miles median mileage, these vehicles are well-used for their age, and the 0.84 average failures per car suggests persistent mechanical issues rather than one-off problems. If you're considering one, budget for pre-purchase inspection by a diesel specialist and expect repair bills—this isn't a buy-and-forget classic.

We have limited data for the 2004 Land Rover Range Rover Vogue Td6 Auto — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

First-time pass

64.4%

UK average ~80%

Below average

Dangerous (ever)

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.84

Over 2.7 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

145k

Middle half: 125k–172k

For context

These stats describe 135 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 135 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 0% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Mileage Distribution

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

145,159

typical

124,580

low mileage

172,435

high mileage

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

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 124,580 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 124,580–172,435 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2004 Land Rover Range Rover Vogue Td6 Autos sit.

⚠ Over 232,787 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

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

Numbers are thinning — 33% of 2004 Land Rover Range Rover Vogue Td6 Autos are still active.

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.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

2.7

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.84

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

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