MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
181,024 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component at steering box (2.1.5 (a))
power steering weep
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
power steering weep
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis in several places (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded middle chassis in several places (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
front inner wings and underside of vehicle corroded
slight noise from offside front wheel bearing
Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (5.2.6)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
front inner wings and underside of vehicle corroded
slight noise from offside front wheel bearing
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
slight oil leak on steering box
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
slight oil leak on steering box
Both front tyres and offside rear tyre cracking/starting to perish
Both front wiperblades starting to split
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
High level stop lamp not working
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Centre/ high level brake lamp not working.
Offside front bump stop missing.
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
rad support rusted
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AU53 OCP is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 AU53 OCP, 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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AU53 OCP is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 16 February 2004.
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