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AP51 XTB

2001 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

181,221 mi
Last recorded181,221 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2020
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Discovery109,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 XTB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2020 181,221 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Feb 2020 181,213 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 173,958 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all 4 tyres are perished

Pass 4 Jan 2018 165,354 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 157,407 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2016 157,371 miles

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

engine oil leak

t/c lamp on

Pass 1 Apr 2015 145,491 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 131,808 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 121,567 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 4 Apr 2013 121,567 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 110,680 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 100,720 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2010 90,990 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 80,464 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 80,464 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 69,240 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2008 69,240 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2006 54,629 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 54,628 miles

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

bad oil leak from engine

oil leak from ACE

Pass 16 Dec 2005 41,858 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 XTB is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XTB, 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 XTB is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 14 December 2001.

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