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AK54 CYL

2004 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

172,010 mi
Last recorded172,010 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Discovery101,786 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK54 CYL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 172,010 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 166,988 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 164,400 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 160,614 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2021 157,998 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 154,370 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 151,744 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 13 Jul 2017 149,773 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 145,799 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 143,939 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 140,806 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 140,786 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 137,129 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 133,576 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 125,648 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

underside rear slight fluid leak

Fail 4 Jul 2011 125,647 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

nail in nearside rear tyre

non obligatory rear light inoperative (offside rear lower tail light)

underside rear slight fluid leak

Pass 9 Oct 2009 101,771 miles

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

slight play in front both steering rack arms

Pass 10 Oct 2008 81,052 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)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 57,755 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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AK54 CYL is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 AK54 CYL, 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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What year was AK54 CYL registered?

AK54 CYL is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 8 November 2004.

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