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AY53 MYA

2004 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

137,858 mi
Last recorded137,858 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Land Rover Discovery101,786 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 MYA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2018 137,858 miles

o/s/f & n/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 17 May 2017 121,772 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component box ?? (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 May 2016 114,533 miles

N/S/R BUMP STOP MISSING

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component STEERING BOX (2.3.3b)

rear seats folded at time of test not allowing full inspection of seatbelts

Pass 19 May 2015 106,355 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 99,151 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 May 2014 99,151 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 May 2013 91,158 miles

Fluid leak on off front chassis

Front discs worn

Off side front half shaft seal slight leak

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Fail 2 May 2013 91,148 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Fluid leak on off front chassis

Front discs worn

Near side front tyre cut

Off side front half shaft seal slight leak

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Pass 30 May 2012 84,190 miles

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

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

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

slight leak from o/s/f axle end seal

Fail 30 May 2012 84,187 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

o/s/r suspension control link rod broken

slight leak from o/s/f axle end seal

Pass 31 May 2011 75,691 miles

Front discs worn

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

Off side front drive shaft seal leaking

Pass 2 Jul 2010 64,314 miles

o/s/f outer axle oil seal leaking

oil leak from the rear g/box seal onto hand brake shoes

Pass 6 Jul 2009 46,723 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 38,421 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 30,381 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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AY53 MYA is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 AY53 MYA, 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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AY53 MYA is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 January 2004.

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