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AF51 YYV

2001 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

127,258 mi
Last recorded127,258 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Discovery109,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 YYV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2012 127,258 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 122,251 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 122,251 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 112,047 miles

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

Oil leak

engine oil level low

rear n/s seat belt frayed

Pass 18 May 2009 106,796 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

chassis slightly corroded

rear seat belts not tested , seats not fitted

Pass 21 May 2008 98,240 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 98,162 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Fail 15 May 2008 98,150 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2007 86,717 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 82,044 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 YYV is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 AF51 YYV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF51 YYV registered?

AF51 YYV is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 14 September 2001.

Is AF51 YYV safe to buy?

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