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A5 WEF

2001 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

145,860 mi
Last recorded145,860 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Discovery109,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 WEF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2017 145,860 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 142,780 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 4 Jun 2016 142,776 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 142,694 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 27 Feb 2015 142,692 miles

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

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 29 Jan 2015 142,602 miles

Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 25 Jan 2014 130,499 miles

both rear bump stops missing

chassis corroded

high level brake light innop

nearside rear chassis at towbar mount corroded

steering box damp

Fail 22 Jan 2014 130,451 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

both rear bump stops missing

chassis corroded

high level brake light innop

nearside rear chassis at towbar mount corroded

steering box damp

Pass 9 Jan 2013 123,135 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 116,826 miles

large amounts of play in osr drop link arm / nsf wiper in poor condition / front discs worn / both front tyres worn low & in poor condition

Fail 5 Nov 2011 116,826 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

large amounts of play in osr drop link arm / nsf wiper in poor condition / front discs worn / both front tyres worn low & in poor condition

Pass 27 Oct 2010 109,079 miles

Both front tyres wearing unevenly and low in places

Front brake discs corroding

Front bumper damaged

Slight play in steering rack joints

Fail 27 Oct 2010 109,079 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Both front tyres wearing unevenly and low in places

Front brake discs corroding

Front bumper damaged

Slight play in steering rack joints

Pass 23 Oct 2009 98,054 miles

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

rear seats missing from vehicle at time of test.

Fail 21 Oct 2009 98,054 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

rear seats missing from vehicle at time of test.

Pass 13 May 2009 96,351 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 90,393 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 85,094 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 80,406 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 80,406 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Upper Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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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A5 WEF is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 A5 WEF, 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 A5 WEF registered?

A5 WEF is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 April 2001.

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