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A13 TDJ

2001 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

165,459 mi
Last recorded165,459 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Discovery109,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 TDJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 165,459 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 155,064 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both got slight wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Sep 2024 155,064 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both got slight wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 143,686 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2023 143,686 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 134,583 miles

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Mar 2016 121,073 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 112,184 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 109,220 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 105,915 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 102,860 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 102,826 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 99,348 miles

O/s/r & n/s/r chassis corroded at tow bar anchorage.

Slight fluid leak at steering box.

Fail 30 Mar 2011 99,348 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/s/r & n/s/r chassis corroded at tow bar anchorage.

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Slight fluid leak at steering box.

Pass 17 Feb 2010 93,080 miles

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

Offside Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Mar 2009 85,649 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 85,589 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 75,415 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 64,381 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 57,354 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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A13 TDJ is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A13 TDJ, 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 A13 TDJ registered?

A13 TDJ is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 March 2001.

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