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AV51 DTZ

2001 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

155,603 mi
Last recorded155,603 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2012
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Discovery109,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 DTZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2012 155,603 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 150,331 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 150,327 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 147,890 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2010 147,884 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 132,850 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 111,494 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 81,005 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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 DTZ is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 AV51 DTZ, 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 AV51 DTZ registered?

AV51 DTZ is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 22 September 2001.

Is AV51 DTZ safe to buy?

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