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AV54 VTM

2004 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

253,407 mi
Last recorded253,407 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Discovery101,786 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2018 253,407 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 251,843 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 244,098 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 234,495 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 233,235 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 225,545 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2012 225,540 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2011 219,112 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Nov 2010 211,740 miles

slight play in pitman arm ball joint

Pass 12 Nov 2009 204,582 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 192,109 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 167,398 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Nov 2007 167,394 miles

Nearside Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

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 VTM is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VTM, 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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What year was AV54 VTM registered?

AV54 VTM is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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