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AO54 USC

2004 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

214,527 mi
Last recorded214,527 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Discovery101,786 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO54 USC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 8 Feb 2024 214,527 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassi (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel tank corroded but not to excess

n/s/r outer sill corroded but not near any load bearing points

plastic sill covers obscuring some views

slight play in both steering rack arms

Fail 12 Sep 2023 214,444 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

both outer plastic sill covers obscuring views

both rear outer sills corroded but not near load bearing points

Fail 7 Nov 2022 214,340 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut and worn excessively (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

corrosion around rear suspension areas

reverse lights not working

Pass 7 Nov 2021 201,258 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

corrosion on and around rear suspension

Pass 10 Nov 2020 185,674 miles

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

corrosion on and around rear suspension

rear axle mount worn

Fail 27 Oct 2020 185,777 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Prop shaft bearing housing likely to fail centre bearing (6.1.7 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

corrosion on and around rear suspension

rear axle mount worn

Pass 19 Jun 2019 169,691 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Jun 2019 169,691 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2018 161,501 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 161,492 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2017 151,630 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 151,630 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 144,959 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 129,330 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 Feb 2015 129,293 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 114,508 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Feb 2014 114,508 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Feb 2013 96,775 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Oct 2011 81,020 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S OF STEERING RACK

Pass 21 Oct 2010 74,830 miles

both front brake discs slightly worn

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 63,980 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

advise wipers slight smearing.

Pass 25 Nov 2008 47,671 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 30,379 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 USC is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 USC, 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 USC is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 11 December 2004.

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