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AD53 WVW

2004 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

138,904 mi
Last recorded138,904 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Discovery101,786 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2023 138,904 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 132,294 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2022 132,294 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 129,895 miles

Corrosion all over the rear chassis

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

Fail 11 Dec 2020 129,891 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion all over rear chassis.

Offside Front Brake slightly binding

Pass 1 Jul 2019 128,764 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 126,683 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 122,891 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear above chassi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 116,359 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 107,446 miles

oil leak

Fail 2 Sep 2015 107,446 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick near/side and off/side front (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened near/side and off/side front (3.5.1i)

oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2014 100,260 miles

Oil leak

all brake pipes heavily greased

Pass 13 Sep 2013 93,072 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 85,261 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

minor oil leak

Fail 12 Sep 2012 85,261 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

minor oil leak

Pass 14 Sep 2011 79,196 miles

both rear brakepipes corroded

centre silencer deterioated

general underbody corrosion

oil leak

Fail 14 Sep 2011 79,196 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear brakepipes corroded

centre silencer deterioated

general underbody corrosion

oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2010 70,361 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 61,108 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 51,106 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 35,382 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 WVW is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WVW, 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 WVW is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 February 2004.

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