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AP51 OPH

2001 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

224,768 mi
Last recorded224,768 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2024
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Discovery109,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 OPH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 30 Aug 2024 224,768 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

both door mirror secure with tape

really dirty inside

rear seatbelt not tested due to to much stuff

Pass 13 Jun 2023 208,775 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2023

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 200,734 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 184,168 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

genaral underbody corrosoin

Fail 19 Oct 2020 184,162 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

genaral underbody corrosoin

Pass 10 Apr 2019 175,406 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

off side front tyre is starting to get low

off side rear chassis is starting to rust

power steering box is damp

Fail 8 Apr 2019 175,406 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge borderline (5.2.3 (e))

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

off side front tyre is starting to get low

off side rear chassis is starting to rust

power steering box is damp

Pass 10 Apr 2018 166,769 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

front bumper/rad support beam is rusting

side steps & rear steps are starting to rust

steering box is damp

Fail 10 Apr 2018 166,769 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

front bumper/rad support beam is rusting

side steps & rear steps are starting to rust

steering box is damp

Pass 11 Apr 2017 157,008 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

engine oil leak

Fail 11 Apr 2017 157,008 miles

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

engine oil leak

Fail 6 Apr 2017 156,917 miles

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

engine oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2016 152,195 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 148,804 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 143,904 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2013 138,125 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 132,866 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 126,524 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 118,238 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 106,386 miles

advise: rear brake pipes heavily greased

Fail 27 Oct 2008 106,385 miles

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

advise rear brake pipes heavily greased

Pass 8 Oct 2007 90,723 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 72,539 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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AP51 OPH is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 AP51 OPH, 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 OPH is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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