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AO04 SYP

2004 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

98,820 mi
Last recorded98,820 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Discovery101,786 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 SYP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Fail 13 Jun 2025 98,820 miles

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

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Cab steps so insecure it is likely to cause injury (6.2.8 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2024 98,806 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 98,778 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 98,730 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Sep 2021 98,595 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2021 98,585 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Body panel insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 97,305 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 94,385 miles

Offside Front Outer Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced Rigger (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2019 94,380 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension levelling valve damaged or deteriorated and function affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension levelling valve damaged or deteriorated and function affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced Rigger (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 93,273 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 92,185 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 92,175 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 89,054 miles

Ball joint has slight play steering box arm ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

all brake pipes coated in under seal

chassis starting to show signs of corrosion

Fail 10 Jun 2016 89,054 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner side on chassis, with 30cm of nearside rear arm mounting point (2.4.A.3)

Ball joint has slight play steering box arm ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides behind air bag and shock mounts (2.4.A.3)

all brake pipes coated in under seal

rear chassis rails both inner sides starting to corrode

Pass 15 Jun 2015 83,602 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 83,602 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 79,126 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 71,835 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 71,835 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 64,082 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 56,294 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 48,659 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 48,656 miles

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 40,118 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 32,627 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 23,956 miles

tyres wearing in the center of the tread

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 SYP is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 AO04 SYP, 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 SYP is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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