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AX53 OPH

2004 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

101,856 mi
Last recorded101,856 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Discovery101,786 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 OPH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 101,856 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2025 101,853 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on an air braking system (1.1.12 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 100,996 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 99,721 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 96,522 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 94,221 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 92,594 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 86,491 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 86,491 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire filter houseing (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear 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

Pass 18 May 2018 76,334 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 76,334 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 May 2017 70,376 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 70,207 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 66,977 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 66,977 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 64,064 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 61,180 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

all brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2013 58,602 miles

h/d stop lamp rear not working

Pass 15 Feb 2012 55,815 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 52,566 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 50,927 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 49,563 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 45,883 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 42,670 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 OPH is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AX53 OPH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AX53 OPH registered?

AX53 OPH is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 February 2004.

Is AX53 OPH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX53 OPH shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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