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AF51 YZU

2001 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

166,850 mi
Last recorded166,850 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2023
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Discovery109,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2023 166,850 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 160,666 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 157,908 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 154,278 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 146,035 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 139,854 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 134,381 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 126,567 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 119,310 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 119,310 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 114,278 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 109,545 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 103,683 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 103,683 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 99,453 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 92,853 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2008 85,987 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Dec 2008 85,987 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 82,366 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2008 82,366 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 72,796 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 72,771 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

1) Chip in windsceen † †2) Nail in O/S/R tyre.

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 YZU is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 YZU, 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 YZU registered?

AF51 YZU is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 September 2001.

Is AF51 YZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF51 YZU shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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