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AV51 DWP

2001 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2023
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

174,955 mi
Last recorded174,955 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2022
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Discovery109,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 DWP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2022 174,955 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

underside of vehicle corroded.

Pass 28 Nov 2019 174,531 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 171,915 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Gear box / Transfer box misting of oil

Nearside Rear Backing plate poor condition

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box misting of oil

Fail 15 Nov 2018 171,915 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Gear box / Transfer box misting of oil

Nearside Rear Backing plate poor condition

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box misting of oil

Pass 28 Nov 2017 168,387 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Transfer box has slight oil leak

Underside corroded in places

Fail 28 Nov 2017 168,387 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Transfer box has slight oil leak

Underside corroded in places

Pass 30 Nov 2016 166,746 miles

Front windscreen wiper linkages have excessive play

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre cracked and perished between tread

Offside rear tyre underinflated

Oil leak ()

Rear door drops when opened

Underside of vehicle corroded in places

Fail 30 Nov 2016 166,746 miles

Offside rear tyre underinflated

Oil leak ()

Rear door drops when opened

Front windscreen wiper linkages have excessive play

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear tyre cracked and perished between tread

Underside of vehicle corroded in places

Pass 28 Nov 2015 164,242 miles

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2014 162,110 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Nov 2014 162,110 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre cracked and perished

Oil leak

TC light illuminated

Pass 27 Nov 2013 157,817 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge.

slight oil leak from steering box.

Fail 26 Nov 2013 157,817 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge.

slight oil leak from steering box.

Pass 6 Nov 2012 153,370 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2012 153,339 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2011 147,536 miles

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

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

Oil leak

slight oil leak from steering box

Fail 23 Nov 2011 147,521 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

slight oil leak from steering box

Pass 29 Nov 2010 139,600 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

high level brake light not working

n/s/f tyre wearing low 2.6mm in places

Fail 16 Nov 2010 139,193 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

high level brake light not working

n/s/f tyre wearing low 2.6mm in places

Pass 26 Nov 2009 135,259 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 127,793 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 119,761 miles

Draglink ball joints slightly worn

offside front wheel bearing noisy

Pass 31 Aug 2006 102,012 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 102,012 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)

Fail 15 Aug 2006 101,136 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)

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

Near side rear lamp came on with a tap to the lens

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 DWP is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AV51 DWP, 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 DWP is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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