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A23 HYD

2001 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

114,519 mi
Last recorded114,519 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Discovery109,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA23 HYD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 114,519 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush at rear of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush at front of trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush at rear of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush at front of trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel tank slightly loose Fuel tank cradle Corroded/holed (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 98,177 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2024 98,177 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 96,048 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play O/S/F upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 89,031 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated N/S/F upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play N/S/F upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2023 88,993 miles

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn O/S/F upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated N/S/F upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play N/S/F upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 86,526 miles

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front and rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2022 86,526 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front and rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 85,642 miles

Nearside Rear bumper damaged

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2021 85,563 miles

Fuel system component leaking rear of engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear bumper damaged

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 82,977 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2020 82,977 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/70R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 79,497 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 77,186 miles

both front tyres - wearing on inner edges

Pass 9 Nov 2016 71,859 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 66,783 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 62,056 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 62,039 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 56,916 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 52,812 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Nov 2011 48,140 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 48,137 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Nov 2010 44,133 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 40,016 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 35,782 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 31,744 miles

all four tyre sidewalls cracking

Pass 16 Nov 2006 27,926 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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A23 HYD is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 A23 HYD, 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 A23 HYD registered?

A23 HYD is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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