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A7 PKW

2001 Land Rover Discovery

Beige Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

137,892 mi
Last recorded137,892 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2023
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Discovery109,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 PKW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2023 137,892 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security mounting corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 135,464 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bushes all round (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all round (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody corrosion

Pass 28 Sep 2021 123,669 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 116,205 miles

some parts of the chassis has been undersealed

Fail 19 Aug 2020 116,191 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

some parts of the chassis has been undersealed

Pass 17 Sep 2019 109,572 miles

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Side marker light not working in indiactor (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2019 109,567 miles

Central Prop shaft securing bolt loose Uj flange tohandbrake drum slightly loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner wing area, marked with yellow chalk (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Side marker light not working in indiactor (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 102,693 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 102,691 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel filter housing (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 18 Aug 2018 102,661 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis corroded with in 12 inches of suspension component marked in white (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis corroded with in 12 inches of suspension component marked in white (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust knocking

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s/f body mount corroded

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

wet around fuel filter

Pass 3 Aug 2017 97,144 miles

chips in windscreen

corrosion on n/s/r and o/s/r chassis rails

Fail 22 Jun 2017 97,119 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

chips in windscreen

corrosion on n/s/r and o/s/r chassis rails

Pass 22 Aug 2016 96,587 miles

corrosion on rear brake disc s

corrosion/repairs & heavy undersealing on chassis rails

Fail 12 Jul 2016 96,536 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel system component leaking under bonnet (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking under bonnet (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear tyre wall perishing

both front & both rear suspension bump stops missing

corrosion & repairs to chassis rails + heavy underseal

corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 21 Jul 2015 90,221 miles

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

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

ns arm, body to rear axle has slight play

Pass 26 Aug 2014 76,781 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 76,781 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 22 Jul 2013 74,954 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 74,954 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 73,268 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 68,807 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 66,078 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 62,111 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 57,645 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 52,913 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 46,571 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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A7 PKW is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery in Beige with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 A7 PKW, 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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A7 PKW is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 22 June 2001.

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