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AP51 XSM

2001 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2016
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,541 mi
Last recorded118,541 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Discovery109,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2015 118,541 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Dec 2015 118,526 miles

Nearside Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 116,403 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 112,277 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 110,680 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 107,013 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 96,195 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside wiper blade end split

offside wiper blade end split

Pass 13 May 2010 88,395 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

nearside front wheel bearing slight noise

Fail 13 May 2010 88,395 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

nearside front wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 18 May 2009 75,874 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2009 75,873 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2008 61,847 miles

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

offside front wiper blade slightly worn

Pass 3 Oct 2007 53,435 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2007 53,430 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 38,398 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 31,210 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 XSM is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XSM, 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 XSM registered?

AP51 XSM is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 November 2001.

Is AP51 XSM safe to buy?

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