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AX53 PKE

2004 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

153,101 mi
Last recorded153,101 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Discovery101,786 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 PKE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 153,101 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 149,287 miles

underside corrosion

Fail 7 Mar 2023 149,285 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 144,519 miles

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

rear bump stops removed

Fail 20 Jan 2022 144,428 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fail 3 Dec 2021 144,361 miles

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 ()

Pass 23 Nov 2020 136,423 miles

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))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 132,523 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 132,523 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Rear (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 126,740 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 124,327 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 121,897 miles

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 ()

Fail 17 Feb 2017 121,897 miles

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 ()

Pass 18 Feb 2016 119,329 miles

Nearside headlamp slightly insecure

Fail 18 Feb 2016 119,329 miles

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

Nearside headlamp slightly insecure

Pass 16 Mar 2015 116,498 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 116,497 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 111,559 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 25 Feb 2013 97,981 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2013 97,981 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 81,973 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2012 81,973 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 67,799 miles

front discs worn

Pass 15 Feb 2010 61,801 miles

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)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 54,301 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 54,301 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 43,269 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 43,269 miles

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)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 31,809 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 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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