MOT Status
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153,101 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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underside corrosion
Fuel system component leaking back of engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced no beam pattern (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced no beam pattern (4.1.4 (b))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))
underside corrosion
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
rear bump stops removed
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength Shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Rear-most ()
Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Rear (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Lower Ball Joint Dust Covers Slightly Splitting
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play Rear Arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre's Worn Edges
Undersealed
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play rear (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded unable to assess condition fully due to position, advise replacement (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front tyre starting to split
Oil leak engine ()
Rear bump stops missing
spare tyre deflated
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside and offside rear suspension bump stops missing
Offside Front Tyre rubber deteriorated and wearing low on inner edge
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Rubber deteriorated (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside and offside rear suspension bump stops missing
Nearside rear tyre rubber deteriorated
Offside rear tyre rubber deteriorated
Oil leak ()
Nearside headlamp slightly insecure
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside headlamp slightly insecure
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge
n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both rear trye distorted
ehaust corroded
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both rear trye distorted
ehaust corroded
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
exhaust system corroded
tyre size 255/55x18
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
exhaust system corroded
tyre size 255/55x18
front discs worn
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
3rd row of seats folded seatbelts not checked .
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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AX53 PKE is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.
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 PKE, 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 PKE is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 January 2004.
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