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1535 PP

2001 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2025
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

148,954 mi
Last recorded148,954 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Discovery109,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1535 PP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Fail 27 Jun 2025 148,954 miles

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

Central Brake valve leaking (1.1.7 (a) (i))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory indirect vision device inoperative front mirror switch doesnt opperate mirror (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety diesel filter leak (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not functioning at all (4.10 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 147,499 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and slight perishing (5.2.3 (e))

both front fog lights in op

slight leak suspension unit

Fail 3 Jul 2024 147,480 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and slight perishing (5.2.3 (e))

both front fog lights in op

no plate lights dim

slight leak suspension unit

Pass 26 Jun 2023 144,564 miles

front fog lights in op

Fail 26 Jun 2023 144,598 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

front fog lights in op

Pass 30 Jun 2022 141,669 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2022 141,655 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2021 138,252 miles

front fog lights in op

o/s/rear reverse light in op

Fail 15 Jun 2021 138,246 miles

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

front fog lights in op

o/s/rear reverse light in op

Pass 25 Jun 2020 135,830 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 132,769 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 132,751 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 126,873 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 126,864 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 118,875 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 118,870 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 111,239 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 111,239 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 9 Jun 2015

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 9 Jun 2015
Pass 30 Jun 2014 101,269 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2013 92,187 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 84,644 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 79,100 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 68,226 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 23 Dec 2008 59,497 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 59,497 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 54,925 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2007 54,886 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Dec 2006 51,769 miles

front wiper blades slightly torn on ends

Pass 29 Dec 2005 48,371 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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1535 PP is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

Across all 2001 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 109,579 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 1535 PP, 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 25 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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1535 PP is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 December 2001.

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