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AP04 VSN

2004 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

147,922 mi
Last recorded147,922 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Discovery101,786 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP04 VSN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2021 147,922 miles

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber top mounting corroded

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 144,891 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2020 144,891 miles

Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users engine Diesel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 141,986 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 134,635 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 128,680 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted Both (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 124,424 miles

Offside Front bump stop missing

corrosion setting in at underbody

Pass 10 Dec 2015 118,706 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 112,347 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 104,995 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 95,998 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 87,243 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 78,843 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 78,843 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 68,041 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 56,529 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 44,071 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 44,070 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear wiper blade split.

Pass 22 Feb 2007 32,706 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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AP04 VSN is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 AP04 VSN, 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 VSN is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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