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AX53 POA

2004 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

150,526 mi
Last recorded150,526 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Discovery101,786 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 POA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 150,526 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2025 139,740 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2024 130,867 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both lenses tinted (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Sway arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Sway arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Both lenses tinted (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Various corrosion to the underside of the vehicle

Fail 9 Nov 2024 130,867 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both lenses tinted (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Sway arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Sway arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Both lenses tinted (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Various corrosion to the underside of the vehicle

Pass 6 Dec 2023 125,585 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Dec 2023 125,584 miles

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

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 117,278 miles

Coolant leak and coolant level low

Horn stifled

N/S/R hub seal leaking

Pass 7 Dec 2021 115,276 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2021 115,276 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 113,339 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 113,312 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play x3 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 109,314 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak , rear diff

Pass 14 Nov 2017 105,626 miles

G box oil leak

Oil leak

R axle DIFF OIL LEAK

Offside Rear FUEL FILTER leaking

Fail 14 Nov 2017 105,625 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

G box oil leak

Oil leak

R axle DIFF OIL LEAK

Offside Rear FUEL FILTER leaking

Pass 21 Nov 2016 101,328 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 99,899 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 93,771 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 81,925 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 73,477 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 67,278 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

N/S wiper blade rubber split at end but acceptable when tested

Fail 26 Jan 2011 67,278 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

N/S wiper blade rubber split at end but acceptable when tested

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

Spare tyre punctured

Pass 11 Feb 2010 61,317 miles

front tyres near legal limit.

Pass 11 Feb 2009 54,501 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 41,391 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 32,967 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 POA is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 POA, 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 POA is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 February 2004.

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