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AO54 CZW

2004 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

156,867 mi
Last recorded156,867 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Discovery101,786 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO54 CZW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 156,867 miles

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

Nearside Front inner wing corroded

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

Fail 22 Jul 2026 156,527 miles

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive abs pump (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2025 152,989 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 149,556 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 146,537 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 142,824 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 139,503 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 139,494 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 136,146 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 131,889 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 127,091 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 123,217 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 123,217 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 118,788 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 115,522 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 111,906 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 107,610 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 101,750 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 95,254 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 95,240 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 82,711 miles

lower bushes on front shock absorbers

Pass 2 Sep 2009 67,616 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Sep 2009 67,616 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 51,216 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 39,025 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 39,025 miles

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

RIGHT HAND NUMBER PLATE LAMP LENS CLOUDY. OFFSIDE REAR LAMP CLUSTER WATER INGRESS. REAR DIFERENTIAL PINION OIL SEAL LEAK.

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 CZW is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AO54 CZW, 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 AO54 CZW registered?

AO54 CZW is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 11 September 2004.

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