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AO53 UPJ

2004 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2024
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

164,907 mi
Last recorded164,907 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2023
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Discovery101,786 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 UPJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2023 164,907 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated little reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip o/s (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 157,122 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower flat section cracking/ weak (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2022 157,102 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering behind s/absorber mount (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower flat section cracking/ weak (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 152,489 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded vehicle has full chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component s/box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 145,573 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 142,741 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Power steering fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2019 142,735 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Power steering fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 137,725 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 135,190 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Jan 2017 135,183 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Jan 2016 131,713 miles

Rear step support bar corroded and holed

Fail 5 Jan 2016 131,713 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear step support bar corroded and holed

Pass 13 Jan 2015 124,481 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 124,481 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 110,694 miles

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

Offside rear bump stop is missing

Fail 9 Jan 2014 110,693 miles

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

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

Offside rear bump stop is missing

Pass 24 Jan 2013 97,116 miles

both front shock lower bushes worn slightly

handbrake lever warnig light on

Fail 24 Jan 2013 97,116 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

both front shock lower bushes worn slightly

handbrake lever warnig light on

Pass 18 Jan 2012 85,844 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 85,844 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 73,678 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 73,678 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 61,669 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2010 61,669 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 51,482 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 51,266 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 44,160 miles

Both Rear tyre tread are getting low.

Pass 2 Jan 2007 34,121 miles

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

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

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 UPJ is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 UPJ, 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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AO53 UPJ is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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