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AD53 KFY

2004 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

171,387 mi
Last recorded171,387 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Discovery101,786 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 KFY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 171,387 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Whole chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 162,364 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear OS of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff input seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2023 155,752 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff input seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2023 155,743 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wing. ABS pump (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wing (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Axle seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff input seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 144,440 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2022 144,427 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Axle seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Axle seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 136,944 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 133,782 miles

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

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive PAS box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 128,092 miles

Offside Front Foot well corroded by body mount

Pass 14 Dec 2018 123,999 miles

Offside Front Foot well corroded by body mount

Fail 14 Dec 2018 123,999 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Foot well corroded by body mount

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 120,890 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 120,890 miles

Fuel system component leaking pressure regulator (7.2.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 116,329 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 116,329 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 111,238 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 104,972 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 104,972 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 100,130 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 95,465 miles

oil leaks

rear bump stops missing

Fail 12 Dec 2012 95,462 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all discs are slightly worn and corroded

oil leaks

rear bump stops missing

slight play in front balljoints

Pass 23 Nov 2011 89,826 miles

front brake discs are worn/lipped and corroded

o/s bottom balljoint has play

o/s/f axle/diff oil leaking slightly

o/s/r axle/diff oil leaking

o/s/r brake pipe is corroding

Fail 17 Nov 2011 89,819 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

front brake discs are worn/lipped and corroded

o/s bottom balljoint has play

o/s/f axle/diff oil leaking slightly

o/s/r axle/diff oil leaking

o/s/r brake pipe is corroding

o/s/r brake pads are contaminated by oil

Pass 2 Dec 2010 84,454 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Dec 2009 77,001 miles

slight play in steering box & steering box damp.rear tyres worn on edges.

Pass 25 Nov 2008 67,545 miles

brake fluid on o/s/f hub,flexi hose

Pass 24 Nov 2007 57,161 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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AD53 KFY is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AD53 KFY, 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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AD53 KFY is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 23 January 2004.

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