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AO04 LYP

2004 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

154,620 mi
Last recorded154,620 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Discovery101,786 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 LYP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2022 154,620 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 136,895 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 131,285 miles

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Side steps corroded

both rear chassis rails starting to corrode

pas fluid low

Fail 25 Jan 2020 131,284 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Fuel system component leaking rear of engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both rear chassis rails starting to corrode

pas fluid low

Pass 12 Jan 2019 123,763 miles

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

Rear Entrance/exit step in a deteriorated condition (9.7 (a) (i))

both side rear chassis slight corrosion

Pass 27 Jan 2018 111,412 miles

Rear step spring mount broken

both rear bump stops missing

Pass 30 Jan 2017 96,929 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 96,929 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 91,974 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 85,158 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 85,158 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 78,432 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 71,157 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 64,513 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 59,202 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2010 53,479 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 8 Jul 2010 53,475 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 52,515 miles

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 44,765 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 38,027 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 29,554 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 29,379 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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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AO04 LYP is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 AO04 LYP, 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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AO04 LYP is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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