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AJ53 YCU

2004 Land Rover Discovery

Black Lpg 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

110,592 mi
Last recorded110,592 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2020
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Discovery101,786 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 YCU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2020 110,592 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 110,546 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 104,935 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 17 Feb 2018 104,932 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 10,077 miles

All suspension parts vehicle structure corroded

Body has slight corrosion underneath (6.1.B.2)

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Towbar component slightly corroded underneath corroded (6.6.1)

Rear Foot brake just met the baker limit

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underneath corroded (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underneath corroded (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 Feb 2017 10,077 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

All suspension parts vehicle structure corroded

Body has slight corrosion underneath (6.1.B.2)

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Towbar component slightly corroded underneath corroded (6.6.1)

Rear Foot brake just met the baker limit

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underneath corroded (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underneath corroded (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 95,781 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 90,769 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 90,570 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 90,566 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 88,945 miles

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

engine.management.light.staying.on

Pass 14 Aug 2012 84,608 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 79,822 miles

Crack in windscreen behind rear view mirror but not affecting drivers view

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 72,228 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 62,559 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 54,438 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 51,443 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Feb 2008 51,436 miles

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 12 Feb 2007 41,777 miles

n/s/r bump stop missing

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 YCU is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 3,950cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YCU, 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 YCU is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 February 2004.

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