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A18 PWA

2001 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

182,613 mi
Last recorded182,613 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2023
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Discovery109,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 PWA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2023 182,613 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Full Front To Back (1.1.11 (c))

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play Both Sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 182,003 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 180,216 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all around (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 179,444 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 169,691 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded slight surface rust ()

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2019 168,932 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side Step Loose

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 154,212 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 147,284 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 139,559 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 139,559 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 129,329 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 22 Feb 2013 129,329 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

engine oil leak

Pass 29 Feb 2012 117,845 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 108,470 miles

engine oil leak

slight oil leak from offside rear axle end

Fail 15 Feb 2011 108,470 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

engine oil leak

slight oil leak from offside rear axle end

Pass 2 Mar 2010 99,960 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine oil leak

rear propshaft loose

Fail 22 Feb 2010 99,960 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

engine oil leak

rear propshaft loose

Pass 20 Feb 2009 89,444 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 89,444 miles

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Upper Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

engine has a oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2008 79,804 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 66,968 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 56,553 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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A18 PWA is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 A18 PWA, 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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A18 PWA is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 March 2001.

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