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AF51 UOY

2001 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,356 mi
Last recorded59,356 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Discovery109,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 UOY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 59,356 miles

Chassie corroded in many places

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Feb 2026 59,351 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing area within 30cm of brake servo mount (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Chassie corroded in many places

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 52,018 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Feb 2025 51,819 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated requires adjustment (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 46,125 miles

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

Exhaust fouling on sump

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 6 Dec 2023 46,078 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Exhaust fouling on sump

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 43,782 miles

Exhaust fouling on sump

Nearside Lower Swivel pin boot split

Fail 3 Jan 2023 43,766 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis rail (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Exhaust fouling on sump

Nearside Lower Swivel pin boot split

Pass 5 Jan 2022 42,340 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis rail (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2021 42,302 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Fuel pipe leaking Above fuel tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis rail (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 40,449 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 39,413 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2020 39,413 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 38,350 miles

front exhaust rubbing on sump

Pass 21 Dec 2017 36,350 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2017 36,350 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 34,303 miles

All tyres perished

Pass 5 Jan 2016 32,693 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 30,940 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 29,388 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 28,382 miles

N/S wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 20 Dec 2011 26,785 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 24,172 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 22,296 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 20,942 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 19,619 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 17,966 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 15,952 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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AF51 UOY is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AF51 UOY, 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 AF51 UOY registered?

AF51 UOY is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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