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AJ53 YCO

2004 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

125,392 mi
Last recorded125,392 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Discovery101,786 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 YCO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 125,392 miles

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres perished on sidewalls,no ply or cord visible at time of test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Aug 2026 125,366 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Antiroll bar mechanism (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both headlights (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis alongside fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Alongside fuel tank (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres perished on sidewalls,no ply or cord visible at time of test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 124,897 miles

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

front chassis corroded

rear chassis corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2022 119,458 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 119,429 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 119,429 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 116,698 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 112,896 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 103,503 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2019 103,503 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 95,551 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 88,539 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 88,539 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 79,458 miles

Engine covers fitted

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

Rear tyres out of shape

Fail 29 Feb 2016 79,446 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted

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

Rear tyres out of shape

Pass 19 Feb 2015 72,706 miles

fuel pipes rusted

rear chassis rusted

rear tyres close to limit

Fail 19 Feb 2015 72,706 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel pipes rusted

rear chassis rusted

rear tyres close to limit

Pass 19 Feb 2014 67,391 miles

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)

rear chassis rusting

Pass 18 Feb 2013 61,811 miles

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

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

high level brake light not working

o/s/f tyre close to limit on inner edge

Pass 1 Mar 2012 56,972 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 48,525 miles

rearmost seatbelts not checked-seats stowed + boot loaded

Pass 15 Feb 2010 43,453 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 38,751 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 34,012 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 29,935 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 YCO is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 YCO, 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 YCO is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 23 February 2004.

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