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AJ53 YBC

2004 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

144,102 mi
Last recorded144,102 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Discovery101,786 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 144,102 miles

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 141,293 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2025 141,293 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 135,257 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2024 135,257 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning Knochy (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 129,383 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 124,911 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2021 124,910 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2020 118,150 miles

both number plate lights dim

Pass 30 Aug 2019 105,032 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 102,477 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 96,341 miles

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

Offside Rear Hub leak not effecting brakes

Pass 8 Nov 2016 83,966 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 78,930 miles

Rear wiper split

Pass 21 Jan 2015 73,415 miles

Front wipers slightly smear

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2014 67,531 miles

all tyres wearing close to limit 255/55/18 109H

Pass 28 Jan 2013 60,265 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 54,083 miles

abnormal tyre wear on near side and off side rear tyres

Pass 28 Jan 2011 47,427 miles

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

pans child seats o/s/r + n/s/r rear rear seats up in locked poz

Pass 1 Feb 2010 41,712 miles

Brake fluid low

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

coolent low

Fail 1 Feb 2010 41,712 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake fluid low

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

coolent low

Pass 29 Jan 2009 35,831 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 28,576 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 22,063 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 YBC is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YBC, 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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AJ53 YBC is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 January 2004.

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