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AJ51 DCE

2001 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

105,498 mi
Last recorded105,498 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2008
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Discovery109,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 DCE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2008 105,498 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 105,498 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 90,713 miles

nearside rear tyre on 2.5-3mm

slight noise from offside front wheel

Fail 20 Aug 2007 90,713 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

nearside rear on 2.5-3mm

slight noise from offside front wheel

Pass 16 Nov 2006 87,741 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 87,741 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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 DCE is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 AJ51 DCE, 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 DCE registered?

AJ51 DCE is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 9 November 2001.

Is AJ51 DCE safe to buy?

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