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AV51 BHN

2001 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

103,357 mi
Last recorded103,357 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Discovery109,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 BHN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2016 103,357 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2016 103,356 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Fuel system component leaking pipes (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Dec 2015 95,748 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 86,967 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2014 86,963 miles

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 77,335 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 74,844 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

centre brake light inoperative

fuel pipe repaired

suspension pipes corroding

Pass 9 Nov 2011 65,169 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

general corrosion to the chassis.

the o.s.r.and n.s.r.suspension rebound rubbers are missing.

Fail 5 Nov 2011 65,157 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

general corrosion to the chassis.

the o.s.r.and n.s.r.suspension rebound rubbers are missing.

Pass 1 Nov 2010 54,111 miles

general age related corrosion to the chassis.

Pass 6 Nov 2009 43,247 miles

corrosion is developing in chassis and steel brake pipes.

Pass 3 Dec 2007 39,410 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 34,079 miles

brake pedal creeps slightly under servo assistance

Pass 30 Nov 2005 29,613 miles

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

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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AV51 BHN is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AV51 BHN, 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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AV51 BHN is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 16 November 2001.

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