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AV54 VTJ

2004 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

197,289 mi
Last recorded197,289 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2023
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Discovery101,786 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2023 197,289 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Apr 2023 197,287 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 169,615 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2022 169,615 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 122,677 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 116,527 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 116,527 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 109,920 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 103,995 miles

Play in nearside inner rack joint.

Fail 16 Nov 2015 103,995 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in nearside inner rack joint.

Pass 7 Nov 2014 91,641 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 89,558 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 23 Nov 2013 80,517 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 70,665 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2012 66,961 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 60,731 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 15 Nov 2010 48,750 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 48,750 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 40,953 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 30,436 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 18,907 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 VTJ is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VTJ, 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 VTJ is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 3 December 2004.

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