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AP04 VPW

2004 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

193,689 mi
Last recorded193,689 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Discovery101,786 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP04 VPW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2023 193,689 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 182,045 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 164,122 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 164,113 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 147,270 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Lower underside corrosion

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2019 130,977 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 130,967 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn top and bottom (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn top and bottom (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 117,706 miles

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

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

Oil leak Engine/gearbox ()

Rear Step mounting starting to deteriorate.

Fail 28 Feb 2018 117,706 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak Engine/gearbox ()

Rear Step mounting starting to deteriorate.

Pass 28 Feb 2017 106,227 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 96,150 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 88,589 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 88,579 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 82,223 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 75,520 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 69,469 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 63,907 miles

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

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)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 58,177 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 58,177 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 50,353 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 41,336 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 32,306 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 32,304 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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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AP04 VPW is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 AP04 VPW, 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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AP04 VPW is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 4 March 2004.

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