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AV54 EWT

2004 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

193,216 mi
Last recorded193,216 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Discovery101,786 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 EWT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 193,216 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front inner wing corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2024 191,004 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 188,475 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs - braking surface pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all wheels ()

Fail 31 Oct 2023 188,475 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs - braking surface pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all wheels ()

Pass 15 Nov 2018 198,853 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 192,718 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 190,488 miles

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

Oil leak ()

front diff oil leak.

Pass 19 Sep 2015 181,231 miles

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

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

front diff oil leak

oil leak

under body corroding

Pass 20 Sep 2014 171,476 miles

Oil leak

corrosion to rear chassis rails evident.

Pass 17 Sep 2013 158,557 miles

Oil leak

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 147,198 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 140,019 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 140,019 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 129,792 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 112,696 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 99,222 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 80,787 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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AV54 EWT is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 AV54 EWT, 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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AV54 EWT is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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