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A24 SLU

2001 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2025
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

158,778 mi
Last recorded158,778 miles
Recorded on11 May 2024
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Discovery109,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA24 SLU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 May 2024 158,778 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2022 158,748 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn axle rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn axle rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 156,123 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2021 156,080 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 47% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust manifold leak (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Aug 2020 156,063 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front wheel inner wheel arch area corroded (under bonnet)

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

Offside Front wheel arch area corroded (under bonnet)

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

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

various slight corrosion to chassis

Pass 8 Jul 2019 150,760 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 18 May 2018 144,724 miles

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

Front radiater mount corroded

Nearside Front bumper damaged

Nearside Rear tyre low pressure

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 May 2018 144,723 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Front radiater mount corroded

Nearside Front bumper damaged

Nearside Rear tyre low pressure

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 136,977 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion sill to body mount (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin bearing Watts linkage (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Jan 2017 136,977 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion sill to body mount (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill outrigger (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill outrigger (6.1.B.2)

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

Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin bearing Watts linkage (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 128,243 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 128,243 miles

Nearside Braking system leaking Front to rear (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 121,551 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 121,551 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 114,265 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 114,239 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 110,545 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2012 110,538 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

SRS warning light on

Pass 8 Dec 2011 104,582 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 99,472 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 99,472 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 30 Nov 2009 152,779 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 152,779 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 145,094 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 79,955 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 69,330 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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A24 SLU is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A24 SLU, 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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A24 SLU is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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