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AF54 YPW

2004 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

179,591 mi
Last recorded179,591 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Discovery101,786 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF54 YPW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 179,591 miles

Body corroded

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 13 Jan 2026 179,591 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Both sides (4.1.4 (c))

Body corroded

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2025 171,817 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 165,540 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 155,806 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 148,680 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 143,790 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 133,821 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 127,539 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside step excessively corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2018 103,236 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside step excessively corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2017 92,785 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 82,053 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 6 Oct 2016 82,049 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 74,708 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 74,708 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 65,060 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Oct 2013 56,397 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 49,639 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 49,619 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 44,842 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 33,486 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 23,553 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 21,184 miles

damage to o/s/r bumper and bumper light unit

Pass 24 Sep 2007 17,093 miles

unable to see inner brake pads †front wiper blades split

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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AF54 YPW is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 AF54 YPW, 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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What year was AF54 YPW registered?

AF54 YPW is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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