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AE54 VBT

2004 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

192,914 mi
Last recorded192,914 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Discovery101,786 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE54 VBT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 192,914 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/55/19 on 3 mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 189,072 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 19 Sep 2024 189,072 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 Sep 2023 181,955 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2023 181,955 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 171,347 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 156,784 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 142,944 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Jun 2019 127,799 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 108,601 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 95,981 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 88,862 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 84,751 miles

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

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 16 Jul 2014 83,393 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 81,338 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 79,496 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 75,825 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 75,825 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 20 May 2010 71,332 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2009 61,273 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2009 61,273 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 49,295 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 VBT is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AE54 VBT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE54 VBT registered?

AE54 VBT is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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The MOT history for AE54 VBT shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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