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2001 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

185,561 mi
Last recorded185,561 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Discovery109,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration69 C
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 185,561 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 183,767 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 182,298 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

n/s and o/s foot step corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2022 180,309 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 177,865 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2020 177,858 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 170,714 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 193,362 miles

slight corrosion under vehicle

Pass 5 Dec 2016 188,420 miles

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

o/s and n/s rear chassis has slight corrosion

Pass 10 Aug 2015 184,659 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 175,999 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 166,504 miles

1/ SLIGHT PLAY IN DRIVERS SEAT 2/ SUSPENSION PARTS/CHASSIS RAILS GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES

Fail 6 Aug 2013 166,460 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

1/ SLIGHT PLAY IN DRIVERS SEAT 2/ SUSPENSION PARTS/CHASSIS RAILS GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES

Pass 8 Aug 2012 158,175 miles

1/ ENGINE/GEARBOX OIL LEAKS 2/ O/S/R TYRE WORN ON EDGES

Fail 8 Aug 2012 158,175 miles

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

1/ ENGINE/GEARBOX OIL LEAKS 2/ O/S/R TYRE WORN ON EDGES

Pass 12 Aug 2011 149,824 miles

1/ CHIPS IN WINDSCREEN 2/ ENGINE OIL LEAKS 3/ BRAKE PIPES GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES

Fail 9 Aug 2011 149,774 miles

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

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

Rear Axle swivel joint insecure in a suspension arm (2.5.A.3b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

1/ CHIPS IN WINDSCREEN 2/ ENGINE OIL LEAKS 3/ BRAKE PIPES GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES

Pass 10 Aug 2010 141,998 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 133,167 miles

nearside rear bump stop missing,front diff slightly leaking oil ,rear stabilizer center link bush worn

Pass 24 Sep 2008 124,577 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 122,282 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside and offside rear brake discs scored and pitted

Pass 30 May 2008 120,891 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 113,580 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2006 105,287 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 3 Oct 2005 99,123 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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69 C is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 69 C, 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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69 C is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 8 June 2001.

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