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AV51 HPA

2001 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

232,978 mi
Last recorded232,978 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Discovery109,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 HPA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 232,978 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 232,808 miles

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

corrosion underside

Pass 2 Sep 2023 231,513 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2023 231,513 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 232,309 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

corrosion underside

Fail 16 Sep 2022 232,309 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

corrosion underside

Pass 6 Sep 2021 229,603 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

corrosion underside

Fail 6 Sep 2021 229,603 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

corrosion underside

Pass 14 Sep 2020 223,624 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 219,919 miles

Offside Rear rear axle leaking oil on o/s

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play slight play in ball joint on shaft coming from steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 215,881 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 215,851 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 203,102 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 187,720 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 180,587 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 167,944 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 151,503 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 140,168 miles

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

Offside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 128,450 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 115,419 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 115,416 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 103,308 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 90,781 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 81,106 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 81,101 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 12 Sep 2006 69,504 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 69,223 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

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 HPA is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery in Green 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 HPA, 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 HPA registered?

AV51 HPA is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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