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AP04 VWY

2004 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

210,818 mi
Last recorded210,818 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2022
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Discovery101,786 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP04 VWY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2022 210,818 miles
Pass 22 May 2021 201,203 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 196,848 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 11 Jun 2020 196,830 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 15 May 2019 192,288 miles

Coolant leak Possible expansion tank. ()

Fuel filler neck rubber hose section perished.

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

Offside Rear Axle seal leaking.

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

Pass 18 May 2018 182,235 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 182,225 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wing (3.6.C.3)

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

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

Offside Front Inner wing

Pass 16 May 2017 166,930 miles

Both front inner wings are corroded

Coolant bottle is adrift

Nearside Rear Chassis is getting thin

Fail 15 May 2017 171,957 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Both (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Steering system fouling Coupling (2.2.D.2a)

Both front inner wings are corroded

Coolant bottle is adrift

Nearside Rear Chassis is getting thin

Pass 29 Jun 2016 161,313 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 150,240 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 138,781 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 127,943 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 127,943 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 118,876 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 118,876 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

both rear bump stops missing

oil leak from front of engine

Pass 27 Jul 2011 105,743 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 105,738 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 99,742 miles

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

offside rear bump stop loose

Pass 29 May 2009 86,941 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 72,367 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 59,222 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

n/s/f lower ball joint slight play

Pass 21 Feb 2007 55,364 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 VWY is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery in Blue 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 VWY, 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 VWY is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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