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AJ51 DBU

2001 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

164,029 mi
Last recorded164,029 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2023
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Discovery109,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 DBU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2023 164,029 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2023 163,842 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 155,565 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

general suspension corrosion

Pass 24 Feb 2021 145,305 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2021 145,195 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 135,230 miles

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside front tyre deteriorating on outer edge

Fail 7 Oct 2019 135,227 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside front tyre deteriorating on outer edge

Pass 16 Oct 2018 125,168 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 114,837 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 114,837 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 107,091 miles

covers & under trays fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2015 97,684 miles

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

oil leak

rear rear seats not in use

Pass 17 Oct 2014 92,173 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

off side front chassis badly rusted but not in a prescribed area

Fail 17 Oct 2014 92,173 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

off side front chassis badly rusted but not in a prescribed area

Pass 18 Oct 2013 82,807 miles

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

under side covered in thick was oil

Pass 11 Oct 2012 75,390 miles

emissions printer fult mean 1.42

under side covered in thick wax oil

Fail 11 Oct 2012 75,390 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

emissions printer fult mean 1.42

under side covered in thick wax oil

Pass 19 Oct 2011 69,819 miles

under side covered in thick wax oil

Fail 18 Oct 2011 69,819 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

under side covered in thick wax oil

Pass 9 Oct 2010 65,242 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 61,955 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 58,713 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 55,724 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 51,612 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 DBU is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 DBU, 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 DBU registered?

AJ51 DBU is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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