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AP53 UFL

2004 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

183,479 mi
Last recorded183,479 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2021
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Discovery101,786 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2021 183,479 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bump stop location (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 177,247 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security General Rear Chassis corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 177,247 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security General Rear Chassis corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2018 168,514 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Swivel ball joint gaitor (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Slight corrosion within 30cm of front radius arm rear mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Swivel ball joint gaitor (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Swivel ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Swivel ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear half of chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2017 157,145 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine oil leaks

front side windows tinted

Pass 26 Feb 2016 146,528 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 132,614 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Mar 2015 132,610 miles

Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension damaged (2.4.G.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 130,670 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2014 130,670 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 121,910 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 113,546 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 104,616 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Nov 2010 96,414 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 88,453 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 11 Nov 2008 78,951 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 67,560 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 67,560 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 59,085 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 59,085 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 UFL is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UFL, 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 UFL is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 February 2004.

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