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AD53 MMA

2004 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

147,700 mi
Last recorded147,700 miles
Recorded on19 May 2014
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Discovery101,786 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 MMA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2014 147,700 miles

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

rear anti-roll bar links have slight play

Pass 30 May 2013 144,000 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r reverse light lens broken.

Fail 29 May 2013 143,992 miles

Centre Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r reverse light lens broken.

Pass 21 Jun 2012 135,700 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Jun 2012 135,684 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 121,723 miles

Chassis corroded in places

Rear brake discs and pads worn

Slight lift at front upper and lower suspension ball joints

Slight wear at offside rear anti-roll bar link

Fail 17 Jun 2011 121,719 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Chassis corroded in places

Offside headlamp aim slightly low

Rear brake discs and pads worn

Slight lift at front upper and lower suspension ball joints

Slight wear at offside rear anti-roll bar link

Pass 2 Jul 2010 105,198 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2010 105,193 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 May 2009 85,120 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 85,110 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 May 2008 69,953 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 53,518 miles

front brake discs worn

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 MMA is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 MMA, 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 MMA is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 January 2004.

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