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AX53 MLL

2004 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

211,825 mi
Last recorded211,825 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Discovery101,786 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 MLL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 211,825 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2025 211,746 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting near mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment the front t/r/e loose in steering tube (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2024 206,835 miles

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

general corrosion underbody / chassis

Fail 17 Sep 2024 206,828 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail by bump stop yellow chalked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill yellow chalked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

general corrosion underbody / chassis

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 205,430 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis rail (both) (6.1.6 (i) (i))

windscreen has chip outside zone A

Fail 4 Mar 2022 205,429 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect incorrect bulb (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect incorrect bulb (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis rail (both) (6.1.6 (i) (i))

windscreen has chip outside zone A

Pass 12 Dec 2020 201,009 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 191,787 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2019 191,716 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 178,706 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 163,714 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 147,524 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 131,309 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 115,135 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 101,042 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 101,009 miles

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

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

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

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Dec 2012 85,255 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 85,153 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 67,452 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 67,452 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 56,983 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 53,768 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 47,534 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 39,365 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 31,759 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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AX53 MLL is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 AX53 MLL, 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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AX53 MLL is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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