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AP53 MVK

2004 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,425 mi
Last recorded148,425 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Discovery101,786 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 MVK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2019 148,425 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 144,030 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2017 144,030 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 139,322 miles

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)

Fail 6 Apr 2016 139,317 miles

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)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 132,115 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 132,113 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 122,000 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 114,523 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 107,342 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 97,328 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 97,323 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jan 2010 88,730 miles

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.

Fail 11 Jan 2010 88,727 miles

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.

Pass 16 Jan 2009 78,639 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 63,382 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 63,295 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 47,835 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 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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AP53 MVK is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 January 2004.

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