MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
148,425 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Chassis starting to corrode
Exhaust hangers corroded
Front & rear antiroll bar link rod ball joint gaiters deteriorating
Front & rear brake discs in poor condition
Front lower hub ball joint gaiters deteriorating
Nearside headlamp condensated
Slight play in nearside track rod end ball joint
Steering box drop arm ball joint gaiter deteriorating
Various chips in windscreen
Various oil leaks
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak ()
power steering reservoir insecure
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak ()
power steering reservoir insecure
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear tyre worn uneven on inner edge and on 3mm
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel system component leaking under bonnet component (7.2.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear tyre worn uneven on inner edge and on 3mm
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)
Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
bolt on driveshaft flange loose
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside rear tyre cut in tread
power steering fluid low
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS
Front wiper blades slightly splitt.
Offside Inner Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Play in front antiroll bar bushes.
Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Front wiper blades slightly splitt.
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Inner Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Play in front antiroll bar bushes.
Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AP53 MVK is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 MVK, 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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What year was AP53 MVK registered?
AP53 MVK is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 January 2004.
Is AP53 MVK safe to buy?
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