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AF51 YZP

2001 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

158,702 mi
Last recorded158,702 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2023
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Discovery109,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2023 158,702 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 157,337 miles

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

Nearside Rear chassic leg corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2020 152,870 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

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

bothside inner side steps corroded

underside corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2020 152,870 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

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

bothside inner side steps corroded

underside corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2019 148,911 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

under vehicle corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2018 143,542 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 136,546 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 136,546 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 129,737 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Aug 2015 125,005 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 190,090 miles

surface corrosion underneath vehicle

Pass 27 Aug 2013 112,352 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 106,248 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 99,023 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2011 99,022 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 90,807 miles

n/s/f tyre worn

o/s and n/s front shocks lower bushes worn

o/s and n/s rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2009 76,784 miles

metal brake pipes to rear flexible hoses slightly corroded

Fail 2 Jul 2009 76,784 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

metal brake pipes to rear flexible hoses slightly corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2008 61,534 miles

slight play in both drag link ends

Pass 14 Aug 2007 50,314 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 40,204 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 YZP is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 YZP, 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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AF51 YZP is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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