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AK04 YDY

2004 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

173,837 mi
Last recorded173,837 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Discovery101,786 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK04 YDY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2025 173,837 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2025 173,832 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 168,259 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 162,677 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 154,622 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 147,946 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 135,859 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 122,655 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2017 122,594 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 119,672 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 112,829 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Oct 2015 112,829 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 106,697 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 100,869 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 100,869 miles

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

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

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

nearside front wiper deteriorated

Pass 3 Nov 2012 94,002 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 84,197 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 74,609 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Feb 2009 62,803 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 62,803 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 51,265 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 51,263 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 39,500 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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AK04 YDY is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 AK04 YDY, 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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AK04 YDY is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 March 2004.

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