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AV51 HNC

2001 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests34 (22 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

228,243 mi
Last recorded228,243 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Discovery109,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

22 pass 12 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 228,243 miles

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

REAR CHASSIS RUSTY AND CORRODED

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

Fail 8 Sep 2025 228,042 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced FLOOR (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting CHASSIS (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

REAR CHASSIS RUSTY AND CORRODED

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 224,214 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2024 224,201 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Chassis corroded

Engine oil level reading low on dipstick

General corrosion under vehicle and components

Horn buttons deteriorated (only works nearside button)

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

Nearside front tyre wearing low

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Slight oil leaks engine area

Pass 26 Apr 2023 221,558 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s front (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all coil springs and suspension corroded/deteriorated (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed o/s front slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all chassis and floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

n/s and o/s number plate light intensity reduced

rear axle o/s oil seal deteriorated

tailgate release not working but can access through seats

Fail 25 Apr 2023 221,558 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s front split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Direction indicator not working n/s rear (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear of n/s body/sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s front (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all coil springs and suspension corroded/deteriorated (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed o/s front slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all chassis and floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

n/s and o/s number plate light intensity reduced

rear axle o/s oil seal deteriorated

tailgate release not working but can access through seats

Pass 14 Apr 2022 221,125 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s front corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine and o/s rear hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed o/s front (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Service brake binding but not excessively n/s front (1.2.1 (f))

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

rear wiper split

seats 6 and y folded so belts not checked

tailgate release deteriorated

Fail 14 Apr 2022 221,125 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed o/s front ten yrs old and cracked showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s front corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine and o/s rear hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed o/s front (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Service brake binding but not excessively n/s front (1.2.1 (f))

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

rear wiper split

seats 6 and y folded so belts not checked

tailgate release deteriorated

Pass 23 Apr 2021 220,524 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s and n/s front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s front corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed o/s front (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Service brake binding but not excessively n/s front (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s front cracked and starting to wear on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

seats six and seven folded so belts not checked

Fail 22 Apr 2021 220,524 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed o/s rear cracked and has a split showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s and n/s front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s front corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed o/s front (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Service brake binding but not excessively n/s front (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s rear has deep cracks but no cords on show (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s front cracked and starting to wear on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

seats six and seven folded so belts not checked

Pass 31 Mar 2020 219,683 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s/f (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/front pipe and flexi ferrules starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Nail in tyre o/s/r and tyre cracked ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/r cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

seat 6 and 7 folded so belts not checked

Fail 24 Mar 2020 219,682 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission rear axle oil seal leaking from o/s (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s rear chassis holed near tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s/f (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/front pipe and flexi ferrules starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Nail in tyre o/s/r and tyre cracked ()

Nearside Front Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/r cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s rear chassis corroded but not holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

seat 6 and 7 folded so belts not checked

Pass 25 Mar 2019 217,779 miles

Nearside Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside rear hub leaking oil,but not affecting braking performance

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2019 217,741 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside rear hub leaking oil,but not affecting braking performance

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 212,987 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis (6.6.6)

Slight fluid leak from power steering box

Fail 20 Mar 2018 212,987 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis (6.6.6)

Slight fluid leak from power steering box

Pass 14 Mar 2017 207,470 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

Fail 13 Mar 2017 207,470 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 198,745 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 18,844 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 181,037 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 181,037 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 173,543 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake caliper modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Mar 2012 166,363 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

fluid on offside front & offside rear brake backing plate

Pass 26 Mar 2011 144,901 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2010 122,859 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 100,937 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2009 100,937 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 76,793 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 May 2007 52,416 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2006 49,709 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 47,506 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2005 35,186 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 HNC is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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