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AJ53 YCR

2004 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

246,086 mi
Last recorded246,086 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Discovery101,786 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 246,086 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 243,568 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2024 243,502 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component missing bump stop (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component missing bumpstop (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2023 239,017 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 236,527 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 234,504 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 228,031 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 223,748 miles

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

Front lower radiator support bar rotten and holed

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Aug 2019 223,744 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Front lower radiator support bar rotten and holed

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 214,691 miles

Nearside Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2018 214,681 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 200,721 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 30 Jun 2017 200,714 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Front Inner tyre cracking

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

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 186,690 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak from front

Fail 25 Jul 2016 186,690 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak from front

Pass 28 Jul 2015 169,567 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 153,223 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 135,688 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 135,688 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2012 118,808 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 102,133 miles

slight play found between sector shaft and steering box drop arm

Pass 8 Jun 2010 84,846 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 61,884 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 61,629 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

oil leak

unable to see inner brake pads

Pass 20 Dec 2007 55,299 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 43,275 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 YCR is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YCR, 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 YCR is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 2 January 2004.

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