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AP51 OPF

2001 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

179,683 mi
Last recorded179,683 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Discovery109,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 OPF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2017 179,683 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

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

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 7 Nov 2016 174,848 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2016 174,848 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 165,642 miles

Rear Step badly corroded and insecure

Fail 2 Nov 2015 165,622 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Step badly corroded and insecure

Pass 24 Oct 2014 161,859 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 158,485 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear indicator tape over corner

rear chasis corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2013 158,485 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear indicator tape over corner

rear chasis corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2012 153,979 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 146,532 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 146,525 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension levelling valve insecure (2.4.D.4)

Offside Rear Air suspension levelling valve leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 123,334 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 104,523 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 104,523 miles

Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 90,202 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 90,202 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 74,808 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 60,934 miles

oil leak

Fail 12 Oct 2005 60,934 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

oil leak

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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AP51 OPF is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 AP51 OPF, 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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AP51 OPF is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 14 November 2001.

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