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AP51 ORT

2001 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

240,333 mi
Last recorded240,333 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Discovery109,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 ORT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2019 240,333 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2019 240,328 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 232,550 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis on both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2018 232,548 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis on both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 224,662 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2017 224,662 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 216,722 miles

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

engine oil leak

slight wining noise when driving , possible bearing noise possibly wheel bearing

Fail 11 Aug 2016 216,722 miles

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Intermediate drop arm insecure steering box drop arm nut loose (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play Rust coming out of balljoint (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

engine oil leak

slight wining noise when driving , possible bearing noise possibly wheel bearing

Pass 30 Jul 2015 211,590 miles

Centre Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 201,938 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 Aug 2014 201,938 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2013 186,732 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2013 186,712 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 185,325 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all 4 x tyre sidewalls damaged

nearside front outer door handle stiff operation

offside rear suspension weak

seats in boot,foulded away

Pass 19 Aug 2011 177,421 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 177,421 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f tyre pressure low

n/s/r tyre starting to go out of shape

Pass 16 Aug 2010 163,051 miles

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

n/s/wiper blade deteriorating

slight play in o/s/f suspension

Pass 10 Aug 2009 142,297 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 142,296 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Air suspension bellows leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 121,179 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 121,161 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 95,538 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 95,533 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2005 84,686 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2005 84,684 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Outer Front Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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 ORT is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 ORT, 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 ORT is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 October 2001.

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