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AO54 BLZ

2004 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

137,751 mi
Last recorded137,751 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Discovery101,786 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO54 BLZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 137,751 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2025 137,395 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2024 120,181 miles

drivers seatbelt frayed

nearside rear tyre worn, perished, cracking.

offside rear tyre worn

offside rearmost seatbelt damaged/ incomplete, seat missing

only 1 of 2 horn buttons working

Pass 20 Jun 2023 103,360 miles

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

Suspension component ball joint has slight play Swivel joint on rear axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2023 103,342 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended jammed (7.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Over chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Over chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Window seriously discoloured and affecting the driver's view of an obligatory external mirror Perspex replacement (3.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Suspension component ball joint has slight play Swivel joint on rear axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 88,429 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2022 88,429 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 77,096 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 69,425 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2020 69,404 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting under bonnet under abs pump inner wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting under arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting under bonnet under fuse box inner wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired floor (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 66,262 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 62,840 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 60,735 miles

Transfer box propshaft universal joints worn

Fail 6 Aug 2015 60,735 miles

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

Transfer box propshaft universal joints worn

Pass 9 Aug 2014 58,651 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Aug 2014 58,651 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 54,331 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 44,193 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 44,190 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 39,699 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 33,960 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 28,936 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 23,705 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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AO54 BLZ is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 AO54 BLZ, 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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AO54 BLZ is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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