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AEZ 3874

2001 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

162,848 mi
Last recorded162,848 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Discovery109,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAEZ 3874
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2019 162,848 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 162,842 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2018 157,065 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2018 157,064 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

oil leaking nsf hub

Pass 3 Feb 2017 153,491 miles

Foot Step corroded on both sides and at rear

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

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Fail 25 Jan 2017 153,480 miles

Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Direction indicators not working both sides (1.4.A.2c)

Foot Step corroded on both sides and at rear

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion under body and body mounts (6.1.B.2)

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 153,214 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Outer front to rear foot steps plates croded both side

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both side (2.4.G.2)

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all rear chassis and floor (6.1.B.2)

both side outer sills covered with plastic trims (side steps)

oil leak

Fail 11 Feb 2016 153,214 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill front to rear complete (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill front to rear complete (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both side (2.4.G.2)

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all rear chassis and floor (6.1.B.2)

both side outer sills covered with plastic trims (side steps)

oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2015 148,238 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 143,179 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2013 136,633 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 125,010 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

oil leaks

Fail 9 Feb 2012 125,010 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

oil leaks

Pass 9 Feb 2011 112,737 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

slight corrosion on varios brake pipes advise

Pass 9 Feb 2010 101,979 miles

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

slight oil leak around steering box advise. slight oil leak at off side rear hub advise

Pass 18 Feb 2009 88,802 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 75,592 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 62,128 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 13 Oct 2005 43,010 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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AEZ 3874 is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AEZ 3874, 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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AEZ 3874 is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 November 2001.

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