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AV54 VSX

2004 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

211,003 mi
Last recorded211,003 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Discovery101,786 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 VSX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2023 211,003 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer and under sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside reverse lamp not working

Fail 3 Feb 2023 210,988 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced corrosion /holed outer & under sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer and under sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt clip missing (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside reverse lamp not working

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 203,728 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Spare tyre defective flat ()

corrosion started on o/s rear under and outer sills

Fail 1 Feb 2022 203,723 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Spare tyre defective flat ()

corrosion started on o/s rear under and outer sills

Pass 26 Jan 2021 192,749 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 186,849 miles

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

engine light does not illuminate when ignition is turned on

Pass 6 Feb 2019 181,413 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play HAS LIFT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (ROSE JOINT) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play HAS LIFT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (ROSE JOINT) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 175,711 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight play in both steering arms

Pass 7 Feb 2017 168,407 miles

235/70r17 m+s 111t xl

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front tyre wear on outer edge and both front tyres starting to perrish on inner side walls

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

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

slight movement in both inner steering rack joints

Fail 7 Feb 2017 168,407 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

235/70r17 m+s 111t xl

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front tyre wear on outer edge and both front tyres starting to perrish on inner side walls

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

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

slight movement in both inner steering rack joints

Pass 16 Sep 2015 154,220 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2015 154,220 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 143,208 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 131,006 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 119,519 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 20 Nov 2012 119,518 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 102,024 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 102,023 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 85,209 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Nov 2010 85,209 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 69,051 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 51,823 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 51,782 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 33,766 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 VSX is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 AV54 VSX, 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 VSX is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 23 November 2004.

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