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AV54 EWY

2004 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

209,785 mi
Last recorded209,785 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Discovery101,786 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 EWY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 209,785 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 183,795 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 178,027 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 163,023 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 148,537 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 136,036 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 129,175 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear bumper light has been damaged

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

chassis and underbody is corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2018 126,275 miles

all four anti-roll bar link ball joint dust covers are perished

Fail 11 Sep 2018 126,270 miles

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

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

all four anti-roll bar link ball joint dust covers are perished

Pass 22 Mar 2017 124,387 miles

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

Nearside Rear light unit and bumper has slight damage

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Rear discs are corroded and pads are getting low

Fail 21 Mar 2017 124,381 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension levelling valve insecure lower eyelet snapped (2.4.D.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Air suspension levelling valve insecure lower eyelet snapped (2.4.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear light unit and bumper has slight damage

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Rear discs are corroded and pads are getting low

Pass 16 Mar 2016 120,925 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Mar 2016 120,925 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear light unit half full of water

Pass 25 Mar 2015 114,921 miles

front brake discs are heavily lipped & worn

n/s/f tyre is getting close to the limit

o/s/f tyre is on legal imit

rear chassis legs are corroded

slight brake judder felt on road/brake test

Pass 29 Apr 2014 109,317 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

High level stop lamp not working

Oil leak

One N/S and One O/S washer jet not working

Pass 9 Apr 2013 98,775 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear seats folded flat at time of test seatbelts for these seats not tested

brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn

heavy fluid leak around offside rear wheel & brake caliper

high level stoplamp inoperative

nearside front tyre devoid of tread on the inside edge

offside rear axle bump stop missing

poor beam image fromn nearside front headlamp

residue around steering box no visable leak found on test

Fail 8 Apr 2013 98,772 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear seats folded flat at time of test seatbelts for these seats not tested

brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn

heavy fluid leak around offside rear wheel & brake caliper

high level stoplamp inoperative

nearside front tyre devoid of tread on the inside edge

offside front tyre devoid of tread on the inside edge

offside rear axle bump stop missing

poor beam image fromn nearside front headlamp

residue around steering box no visable leak found on test

Pass 13 Apr 2012 87,335 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 Apr 2012 87,334 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2011 75,529 miles

Offside front and nearside rear tyres on 3mm.

Slight movement in front track rod end ball joint on nearside.

Unable to inspect seat belts fully on both seats in rear row due to seats folded away.

Pass 13 Apr 2010 65,837 miles

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

oil leak from gearbox area.

slight play n/s steering ball joint.

Pass 14 Apr 2009 51,549 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 46,891 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 36,896 miles

SECOND ROW SEAT BELTS NOT CHECKED AS ALL HAVE CHILD SEATS FITTED.

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 EWY is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 EWY, 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 EWY is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 16 September 2004.

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