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AE54 ADE

2004 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

183,342 mi
Last recorded183,342 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Discovery101,786 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE54 ADE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 183,342 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security ALL OVER (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 177,133 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 167,884 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front anti roll bar D bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Lower Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres slightly cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Lower both lower body inner sills corroded

Lower both lower body outer sills heavily corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front tyre tread getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Lower Fuel tank slightly loose fuel tank slightly loose and carrier corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear tyre tread getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear lower suspension arms getting corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2023 167,884 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front anti roll bar D bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Lower Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres slightly cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Lower both lower body inner sills corroded

Lower both lower body outer sills heavily corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front tyre tread getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Lower Fuel tank slightly loose fuel tank slightly loose and carrier corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear tyre tread getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear lower suspension arms getting corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 159,099 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 159,099 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Mar 2021 146,854 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 135,771 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From Flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Apr 2019 135,771 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From Flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 125,536 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both with reduced surfaces (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 116,037 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 116,036 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From Flexi to Nearside front above Diff (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To nearside rear above Diff (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 107,544 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 98,025 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 83,160 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2014 83,160 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 70,633 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2012 70,633 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 57,226 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 57,226 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 48,727 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 40,494 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 32,210 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 25,655 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 25,655 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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AE54 ADE is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 AE54 ADE, 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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AE54 ADE is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 November 2004.

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