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AE54 UYP

2004 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

142,536 mi
Last recorded142,536 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Discovery101,786 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE54 UYP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 142,536 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2024 140,431 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 131,582 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2023 131,145 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underbody corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2022 121,121 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

headlamps deteriorated

play in steering

underbody corroded / muddy

Pass 25 Aug 2020 118,957 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cut / nail (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

unable to fully assess welding o/s/r chassis

Pass 13 Sep 2019 110,326 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 110,325 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s/f tyre outer tread scrubbed

Pass 20 Feb 2019 109,872 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 109,872 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central Front cross beam has bolts missing

Central cross beam below gearbox has bolts missing

Pass 12 Jun 2018 103,592 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 95,875 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both front lowers (2.7.4)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 81,955 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 71,632 miles

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

Rear chassis corroded

Fail 25 Jun 2015 71,632 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear chassis corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2014 63,219 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2014 63,219 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 51,582 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 9 Nov 2011 47,491 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 47,480 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 42,141 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2009 35,423 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 30,588 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 23,417 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 23,216 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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 UYP is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 UYP, 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 UYP is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 October 2004.

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