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AJ51 USP

2001 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,112 mi
Last recorded158,112 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Discovery109,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 158,112 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flange leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 157,187 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flange leaking due to corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2024 157,187 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced seat belt fixing is corroded within 6in. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flange leaking due to corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 156,089 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2023 156,089 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light fog light lens, is discoloured, showing white light to rear. (4.5.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 154,170 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front bolt on crossmember holed and corroded to excess (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2022 154,170 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front bolt on crossmember holed and corroded to excess (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 151,929 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive various engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2021 151,929 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect due to suspension fault (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Suspension levelling valve damaged or deteriorated and function affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive various engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 151,092 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 150,341 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 145,605 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 138,546 miles

Nearside Front tyre inside and outside edges

Offside Front tyre inside and outside edge

Fail 11 Sep 2017 138,546 miles

Nearside Front tyre inside and outside edges

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

Offside Front tyre inside and outside edge

Pass 23 Sep 2016 134,300 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Sep 2015 130,523 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 125,430 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Oil leak

brake disc or discs warped felt under braking

rear bump stops missing

Fail 28 Aug 2014 125,430 miles

Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Oil leak

brake disc or discs warped felt under braking

rear bump stops missing

Pass 12 Sep 2013 119,588 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 12 Sep 2013 119,588 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 114,245 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 104,744 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 95,348 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

all ace pipes very rusty

Fail 20 Sep 2010 95,346 miles

Nearside Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Oil leak

all ace pipes very rusty

Pass 18 Sep 2009 87,640 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 79,253 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 22 Sep 2008 79,253 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 70,274 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 60,771 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 60,725 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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 USP is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 USP, 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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AJ51 USP is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 December 2001.

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