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AF51 ZBJ

2001 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

160,569 mi
Last recorded160,569 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Discovery109,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 ZBJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2016 160,569 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 23 Apr 2016 160,569 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings next to fuel tank (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 20 May 2015 154,938 miles

signs of corrosion nearsoide and off side rear chassis

Fail 9 May 2015 154,938 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

signs of corrosion nearsoide and off side rear chassis

Pass 14 May 2014 151,635 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 151,635 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 May 2013 147,152 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2013 147,132 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2012 140,254 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 140,253 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 9 May 2011 134,297 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 134,297 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 May 2010 129,464 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 117,854 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 106,747 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 89,619 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 ZBJ is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ZBJ, 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 ZBJ registered?

AF51 ZBJ is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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The MOT history for AF51 ZBJ shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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