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AV54 VTO

2004 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

154,131 mi
Last recorded154,131 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Discovery101,786 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 VTO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 154,131 miles
Pass 25 May 2025 152,620 miles

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2025 152,614 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

EML does not illuminate

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front by upper suspension arms (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

fuel tank shield corroded/deteriorating

Pass 26 Jan 2024 144,390 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2023 136,193 miles

Front both diff seals have a slight leak

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 130,250 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 122,938 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 117,654 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2020 117,654 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 112,463 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement close to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

suspension fault warning lamp illuminated

Fail 24 Jan 2019 112,444 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement close to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

suspension fault warning lamp illuminated

Pass 9 Jan 2018 108,897 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 103,335 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 98,471 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 92,302 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 86,649 miles

Nearside Front Power Steering Inner Tie Rod has slight Play.

Offside Front Power Steering Inner Tie Rod has slight Play.

Pass 24 Dec 2012 80,938 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 72,129 miles

slight play passenger front track rod end

unable to check certain areas due to engine covers and undertray fitted

Fail 30 Dec 2010 62,459 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 62,459 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 49,975 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 32,619 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 29,272 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 VTO is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 VTO, 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 VTO is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 December 2004.

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