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AO53 OZH

2004 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,739 mi
Last recorded123,739 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Discovery101,786 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 OZH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 123,739 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear chassis rusty

rear seats missing at time of test

Fail 27 Jan 2026 123,739 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear seats missing at time of test

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear chassis rusty

Pass 23 Jan 2025 119,287 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear position lamp damaged

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 4 Jan 2024 114,635 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 109,937 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (rear) track rod end slight play present (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear boot and seat area full, unable to check seatbelts etc

Fail 24 Jan 2023 109,932 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt tie rod balljoint dust cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (rear) track rod end slight play present (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear boot and seat area full, unable to check seatbelts etc

Pass 1 Feb 2022 106,028 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 106,010 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 103,472 miles

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop missing

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear suspension bump stop missing

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

no rear seats fitted except offside rear row seat at time of test

Pass 19 Dec 2019 102,503 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 98,047 miles

all rear seats not fitted at time of test

both rear suspension bump stops missing

Fail 17 Dec 2018 98,047 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

all rear seats not fitted at time of test

both rear suspension bump stops missing

Pass 22 Dec 2017 97,410 miles

Rear rear bump stops missing

Fail 22 Dec 2017 97,410 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear rear bump stops missing

Pass 5 Dec 2016 97,052 miles

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop missing

Offside Rear suspension bump stop missing

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 14 Dec 2015 96,066 miles

all rear seats not fitted at time of test

Fail 14 Dec 2015 96,066 miles

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

all rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 27 Nov 2014 94,344 miles

both rear suspension bump stops missing

central row of seats not fitted at time of mot test

Pass 11 Dec 2013 92,988 miles

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

both rear suspension bump stops missing

Pass 6 Dec 2012 85,505 miles

both rear suspension bump stops missing

rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 24 Dec 2011 77,951 miles

Lower Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

rear seats not fitted at time of test

Fail 11 Nov 2010 66,802 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

clutch fault

Pass 11 Nov 2010 66,802 miles

clutch fault

Pass 10 Dec 2009 59,211 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 49,055 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 38,744 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 38,744 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 27,086 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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AO53 OZH is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AO53 OZH, 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 AO53 OZH registered?

AO53 OZH is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 January 2004.

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