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7187 MD

2001 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

95,812 mi
Last recorded95,812 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Discovery109,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration7187 MD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 95,812 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and wearing uneven inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chasis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit worn inner edge and tread wearing uneven (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

general chasis corrosion

Pass 1 Mar 2025 93,115 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing uneven and tread low

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing uneven and 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear at back (6.1.1 (c) (i))

general chassis and suspension corrosion

high level brake stop light not working

Pass 13 Feb 2024 90,871 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chasis area (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chasis area (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 90,524 miles

Extra rear seats not fitted at time of test.

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting BOTH Rear chassis rails. (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2022 90,522 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear. Close to N/S/R chassis rail. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Extra rear seats not fitted at time of test.

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting BOTH Rear chassis rails. (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 89,771 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Starting to distort (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis rail (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear cross-over (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Starting to distort (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis rail (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 87,761 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 84,125 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Slight distortion (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Distorted close to the minimum standard. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 80,473 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tyre starting to distort

Pass 28 Mar 2017 77,079 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 77,079 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 73,279 miles

Offside Rear Tyre starting to distort

Offside Rear position lamp inoperative (one of a pair per side)

Fail 16 Mar 2016 73,273 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre starting to distort

Offside Rear position lamp inoperative (one of a pair per side)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 68,685 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 65,291 miles

High level stop lamp inoperative: possibly not connected.

Vehicle presented for test with extra rear most seat missing.

Fail 14 Mar 2013 60,030 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 60,030 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 57,914 miles

Vehicle presented for test with extra rear row of seats not fitted.

Fail 20 Mar 2012 57,914 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Vehicle presented for test with extra rear row of seats not fitted.

Pass 9 Mar 2011 54,654 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 50,614 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 46,321 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 41,749 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2008 41,749 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 35,691 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 29,095 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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7187 MD is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 7187 MD, 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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7187 MD is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 April 2001.

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