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AV51 HMX

2001 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

205,978 mi
Last recorded205,978 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Discovery109,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 205,978 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 192,240 miles
Fail 24 May 2024 192,240 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2023 180,604 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 172,866 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 160,850 miles

Chip in the windscreen

Engine under tray is loose

Offside front upper ball joint dust cover is deteriorated

Slight play in nearside track rod end

Pass 19 Feb 2020 151,917 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2020 151,907 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 150,846 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2019 150,836 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush on nearside rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 150,051 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2018 150,049 miles

Offside Fluid suspension pipe leaking front to rear (2.4.D.2)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 106,177 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush REAR (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 103,159 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded multiple pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 101,047 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 97,038 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 94,364 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 94,364 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 92,076 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 90,126 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 90,126 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2010 87,516 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

n/s/r tyre close to wear bars

Pass 26 May 2009 81,991 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 31 May 2007 72,403 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 72,388 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 67,903 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 58,887 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 HMX is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 HMX, 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 HMX registered?

AV51 HMX is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 September 2001.

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