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AP53 ANU

2004 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

155,176 mi
Last recorded155,176 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Discovery101,786 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 ANU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 155,176 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 155,152 miles

Engine cover & under trays fitted

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 153,812 miles

Engine cover & under trays fitted

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 152,458 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2018 152,330 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 139,434 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 121,677 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2015 119,866 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 114,903 miles

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

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

off side rear tyre tread worn smooth on inner edge

Fail 4 Feb 2014 114,903 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

off side rear tyre tread worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 19 Jan 2013 102,617 miles

brake pipes starting to corrode

light corrosion to chassis starting to appear

Pass 12 Jan 2012 91,980 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jan 2012 91,980 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jan 2011 85,949 miles

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

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

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

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

of whaqt i can see of rear brake pipes there is no excessive corrosion but replacement within the year recommended

Pass 13 Jan 2010 81,454 miles

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

rear n/s and o/s brake pipes slight corrosion

Fail 7 Jan 2009 76,227 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

cannot access rear metal brake pipes fully due to location above chassis

Pass 7 Jan 2009 76,227 miles

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

cannot access rear metal brake pipes fully due to location above chassis

Fail 8 Jan 2008 69,267 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 69,267 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 61,714 miles

4 tyres are approx 2.5mm-3mm tread.

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 ANU is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AP53 ANU, 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 ANU is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 16 January 2004.

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