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AP51 ORA

2001 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

219,353 mi
Last recorded219,353 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Discovery109,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2018 219,353 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 212,122 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 203,461 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 197,219 miles

Nearside Lower Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 171,572 miles

clutch anti slip missing

oil leak

Fail 13 Feb 2014 171,567 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

clutch anti slip missing

coolant bottle empty

oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2013 157,640 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 144,500 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish

Chassis at rear rusty both sides

Nearside chrome side bar damaged slightly

Nearside rear outer brake pad wearing low

Pass 28 Jan 2011 138,454 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 130,552 miles

slight leak from the steering box area

Pass 28 Jan 2009 123,949 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2009 123,892 miles

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

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

front pads low

p a s fliud leak from box.

slight noise n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 5 Feb 2008 116,633 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2007 109,316 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 93,111 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 93,107 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Near side front door mirrore smashed

Oil leak from front axle

Surface rust on front to rear brake pipes

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 ORA is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AP51 ORA, 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 AP51 ORA registered?

AP51 ORA is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 October 2001.

Is AP51 ORA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP51 ORA shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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