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AJ51 DAU

2001 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

90,315 mi
Last recorded90,315 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Discovery109,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 DAU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2018 90,315 miles

Nearside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Offside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 13 Aug 2018 90,266 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Offside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 18 May 2017 79,953 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 63,403 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 61,872 miles

nearside and offside chassis slight corrosion

sill covers fitted

Fail 20 May 2015 61,869 miles

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

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

nearside and offside chassis slight corrosion

sill covers fitted

Pass 22 May 2014 61,418 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust corroded

nearside and offside rear chassis corroded

offside and nearside front chassis corroded

rear most seats removed

sill covers fitted

Pass 17 May 2013 59,972 miles

nearside and offside rear chassis corroded by towbar mounting points.

outer sill covers fitted.

rear most seats removed at time of test.

Fail 15 May 2013 59,965 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

nearside and offside rear chassis corroded by towbar mounting points

rear most seats removed at time of test

sill covers fitted

Pass 16 May 2012 58,374 miles

Both front brake discs worn

Both front fog lights not working

Both rear brake discs slightly worn

Fail 9 May 2012 58,330 miles

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

Both front brake discs worn

Both front fog lights not working

Both rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 12 May 2011 57,834 miles

Front brake discs worn

Spare tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure

Pass 10 May 2010 55,374 miles

Front auxilery driving lights inoperative

Nearside front tyre on the legal limit

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Rear tyres close to the legal limit

Fail 7 May 2010 55,374 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front auxilery driving lights inoperative

Nearside front tyre on the legal limit

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Rear tyres close to the legal limit

Pass 12 May 2009 52,912 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 50,521 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 47,357 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 43,473 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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AJ51 DAU is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 AJ51 DAU, 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 AJ51 DAU registered?

AJ51 DAU is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 15 November 2001.

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