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AV51 BKL

2001 Land Rover Discovery

Black Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

159,176 mi
Last recorded159,176 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Discovery109,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 BKL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2018 159,176 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn PROP SHARFT CROSS. (2.5.C.1c)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 151,673 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 148,846 miles

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

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

rear end of chassis starting to corrode

Fail 29 Jan 2016 148,827 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush both front bushes (2.7.4)

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

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

rear end of chassis starting to corrode

Pass 16 Jan 2015 139,510 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 129,868 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2014 129,836 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 121,599 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 112,912 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear hub seal leaking slighty.

Pass 26 Jan 2011 106,417 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 98,214 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2009 93,202 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 93,202 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 86,071 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 81,734 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 69,825 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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AV51 BKL is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 3,950cc petrol 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 AV51 BKL, 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 BKL is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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