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AV51 HNA

2001 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

186,153 mi
Last recorded186,153 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2022
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Discovery109,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 HNA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2022 186,153 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play sway bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (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))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 25 Oct 2022 186,144 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock mounting point and behind coil spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear sway bar upper joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (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))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 183,449 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Oct 2021 183,438 miles

Power steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis rail (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front door handle sticking

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 178,392 miles

Both front drop link gaiters poor

Corrosion throughout

Offside front wheel bearing slight play

Slight play steering

Steering box very damp

Pass 21 Oct 2019 174,671 miles

body mounts rusty

front discs very poor

front pads very much on limit

rear chassis very rusty

slight travel footbrake

steering box damp

Pass 2 Nov 2018 162,976 miles

body mounts rusty

brake discs rusty

chassis very rusty

oil leaks

Pass 20 Oct 2017 152,609 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 10 Oct 2017 152,609 miles

Central Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 147,104 miles

Oil leak ()

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

nearside front lower ball joint cover deteriorated

some play in offside rear drop link

Fail 6 Dec 2016 147,104 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak ()

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

nearside front lower ball joint cover deteriorated

some play in offside rear drop link

Pass 2 Dec 2015 139,779 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush starting to part (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to part (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush starting to part (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 133,588 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 126,335 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Dec 2012 118,921 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 118,921 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 5 Oct 2011 111,977 miles

Nearside rear folding step in poor condition.

Pass 27 Sep 2010 104,186 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

n/s mirror glass held on with tape

Pass 29 Sep 2009 94,578 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 82,038 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 82,038 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 69,070 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 58,254 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 HNA is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 HNA, 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 HNA is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 October 2001.

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