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AO54 YOE

2004 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

202,582 mi
Last recorded202,582 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Discovery101,786 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO54 YOE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 202,582 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

general underbody corrosion

Fail 3 Nov 2025 202,380 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 19 Dec 2024 201,449 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 26 Jul 2023 198,949 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s rear lower door shuts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()

tow bar attachment bracket removed at time of test, tow bar area corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2023 198,949 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s rear lower door shuts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()

Pass 5 Aug 2022 193,146 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s rear lower door shuts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security n/s and o/s (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2022 193,146 miles

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded n/s and o/s inners (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s rear lower door shuts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security n/s and o/s (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 189,988 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 185,588 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 179,416 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 170,091 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 165,851 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 161,105 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 154,686 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 154,686 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 147,938 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 147,932 miles

Offside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 130,687 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2012 112,819 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres partially worn on inner tread edges

Pass 1 Aug 2011 100,567 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 83,692 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 67,370 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 57,010 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 51,564 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 YOE is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 YOE, 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 YOE is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 23 November 2004.

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