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AV51 DYB

2001 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

154,510 mi
Last recorded154,510 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Discovery109,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 DYB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2018 154,510 miles

Front bumper support bracket weakened and corroded

Nearside Rear side step bracket corroded and weak

front bumper damage repaired with gaffer tape secure at time of test

whole underside of vehicle undersealed prior to test

Fail 4 Jun 2018 154,510 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi hose to front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component insecurely attached trailing arm bush (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi hose to front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Front bumper support bracket weakened and corroded

Nearside Rear side step bracket corroded and weak

whole underside of vehicle undersealed prior to test

Pass 5 Jan 2017 144,448 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 144,448 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 143,463 miles

Signs of corrosion throughout the underside of the vehicle.

Fail 27 Jul 2016 143,463 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Signs of corrosion throughout the underside of the vehicle.

Pass 11 Mar 2015 139,283 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 136,937 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 136,937 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 131,613 miles

Oil leak

surface rust over chassis

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 125,124 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 118,478 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 109,232 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 97,079 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 84,256 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 73,179 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2005 60,114 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 DYB is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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