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AF51 YZT

2001 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

247,337 mi
Last recorded247,337 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2021
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Discovery109,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 YZT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 Jul 2021 247,337 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member below rad pack (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail by tow bar fixing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Front Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

side steps badly corroded both sides

Pass 21 Jul 2020 243,529 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 241,134 miles

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

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 240,050 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 240,047 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance showing white light. (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings near towbar (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 230,121 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 221,247 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 193,574 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 16 Mar 2015 193,574 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 192,376 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 181,283 miles

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

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

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

rear bump stops missing

Fail 28 Mar 2013 181,200 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

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

rear bump stops missing

Pass 2 Apr 2012 170,889 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 170,837 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 10 Mar 2011 155,915 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 155,915 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 145,903 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 123,892 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 123,891 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 116,800 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 106,989 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 95,102 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 YZT is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 AF51 YZT, 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 YZT is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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