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4227 TF

2001 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

188,409 mi
Last recorded188,409 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2024
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Discovery109,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration4227 TF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2024 188,409 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 177,503 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 148,358 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 148,303 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 147,847 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 147,820 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 31 May 2012 146,027 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 143,809 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 731,110 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 731,110 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s and o/s rear bump stops missing

Pass 12 May 2009 120,589 miles

both rear tyers cracking round edges

cut in sidewall n/s/r tyre

n/s/r bumpstop missing

Pass 15 May 2008 111,699 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 111,695 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 28 Dec 2007 110,427 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2007 110,386 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 100,348 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 89,767 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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4227 TF is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 4227 TF, 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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What year was 4227 TF registered?

4227 TF is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 11 September 2001.

Is 4227 TF safe to buy?

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