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AJ53 WWL

2004 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

80,807 mi
Last recorded80,807 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Discovery101,786 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 WWL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 80,807 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2025 78,078 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2024 76,143 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 71,215 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear subframe to n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Side step bracket corroded

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

Fail 19 Jan 2023 71,210 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear subframe to n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Side step bracket corroded

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 66,518 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test both rear

Pass 20 Jan 2021 62,014 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Jan 2021 62,013 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 57,386 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 51,802 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

oil leak

Pass 13 Jan 2018 48,718 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 47,015 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 45,684 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 43,973 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 18 Jan 2014 39,626 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2013 38,239 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 35,403 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Jan 2011 32,974 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2010 29,603 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 26,804 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 24,424 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 21,543 miles

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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AJ53 WWL 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 90.9%.

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 AJ53 WWL, 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 AJ53 WWL registered?

AJ53 WWL is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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