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AY04 RYH

2004 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

170,528 mi
Last recorded170,528 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Discovery101,786 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY04 RYH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Aug 2026 170,528 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2025 163,006 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2024 159,372 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2023 153,763 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

slight play in rear whatts linkage bushs

Pass 23 Sep 2022 145,201 miles

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

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

fuel tank strap corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2021 140,817 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 136,409 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 124,320 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 122,169 miles

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

rear discs have surface corrosion

Fail 26 Sep 2018 122,169 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

rear discs have surface corrosion

Pass 8 Sep 2017 116,317 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 108,601 miles

Front prop u/j is worn

Pass 25 Sep 2015 100,838 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 92,026 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 82,139 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2013 82,139 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 73,345 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 60,089 miles

both front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 2 Sep 2011 60,089 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

both front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Feb 2010 51,095 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 42,810 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 31,408 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 28,458 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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AY04 RYH is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 AY04 RYH, 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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What year was AY04 RYH registered?

AY04 RYH is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 June 2004.

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