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AV51 DVB

2001 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

160,000 mi
Last recorded160,000 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Discovery109,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2019 160,000 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 148,782 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 135,358 miles

Front bumper damaged

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion Chassis (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 122,377 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2015 110,089 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 106,553 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 100,792 miles

power steering fluid on min

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 94,997 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2011 90,896 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 90,896 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 84,996 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 79,707 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 79,707 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 74,754 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2006 63,745 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 63,740 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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)

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 DVB is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel 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 DVB, 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 DVB is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 October 2001.

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