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AV51 DYU

2001 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

193,406 mi
Last recorded193,406 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Discovery109,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 4 Jun 2026 193,406 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 191,569 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2024 185,226 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2023 178,158 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/S/F and N/S/R

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play front most ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play rear most ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2022 171,567 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2021 164,772 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Jun 2020 161,183 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 156,975 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front outer drive shaft cv boot deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 148,468 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 134,806 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 119,445 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play to steering box (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 106,077 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 96,693 miles

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

oil leaking from front diff seal

Pass 20 Mar 2013 88,164 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 84,887 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 80,875 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 75,909 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 70,446 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 66,156 miles

near side inner sill corroded

Pass 1 May 2007 59,892 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 53,820 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 DYU is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DYU, 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 DYU registered?

AV51 DYU is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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