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546 AD

2001 Land Rover Discovery

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

46,374 mi
Last recorded46,374 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Discovery109,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration546 AD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 46,374 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes covered in under sealer (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 46,197 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes coated in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 46,015 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 45,813 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 45,312 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 44,967 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 44,613 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 44,162 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 43,769 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 43,151 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 42,565 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 41,465 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 41,173 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 40,195 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 39,347 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 38,326 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 37,141 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 35,430 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 33,428 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 33,428 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 31,632 miles

rear brake discs have light rusting

Pass 20 Feb 2006 31,235 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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546 AD is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 546 AD, 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 546 AD registered?

546 AD is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 January 2001.

Is 546 AD safe to buy?

The MOT history for 546 AD shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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