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AV51 DWY

2001 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

161,273 mi
Last recorded161,273 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Discovery109,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2017 161,273 miles

Nearside Rear white

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

oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2016 151,856 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2016 151,274 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 139,384 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2015 139,033 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 129,852 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 129,619 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 113,815 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

airbag light on

n/s/r brake backing plate corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2013 113,815 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

airbag light on

n/s/r brake backing plate corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2013 113,794 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

airbag light on

n/s/r brake backing plate corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2012 101,710 miles

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

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

n/s rear back plate corrodded

n/s/r/ bump stop missing suspension

Pass 12 Jan 2011 93,910 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 93,910 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 87,255 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 87,249 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 77,697 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 77,697 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 67,780 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2006 59,042 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 DWY is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 DWY, 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 DWY registered?

AV51 DWY is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 15 September 2001.

Is AV51 DWY safe to buy?

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