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AP53 ANF

2004 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

193,550 mi
Last recorded193,550 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Discovery101,786 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 ANF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Oct 2016 193,550 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure glass (8.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill/ arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Bumper insecure broken ()

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 15 Sep 2015 188,509 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 188,509 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 179,437 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear hub oil seal appears to be leaking

Fail 19 Aug 2014 179,322 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear hub oil seal appears to be leaking

Pass 10 May 2013 151,763 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 117,785 miles

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

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 11 May 2011 66,894 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 58,425 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 52,818 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 52,818 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 45,029 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 39,394 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 39,394 miles

registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 34,367 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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AP53 ANF is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AP53 ANF, 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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AP53 ANF is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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