MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
189,182 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis near spring hanger holed and corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting out rigger holed and corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall has canvas showing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rear of hub track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rear of hub track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leaking excessively from engine engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear tyre cracking on side walls
Oil leak engine ()
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear tyre cracking on side walls
Oil leak engine ()
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe flexi (7.1.2)
all tyres showing signs of perishing on outer walls
engine oil leak
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe flexi (7.1.2)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
all tyres showing signs of perishing on outer walls
engine oil leak
Oil leak
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AE54 VBN is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 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 VBN, 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 VBN is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 September 2004.
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The MOT history for AE54 VBN shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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