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AV51 UFS

2001 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

199,610 mi
Last recorded199,610 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Discovery109,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 199,610 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 199,579 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening insecure (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 193,856 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 186,330 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 183,426 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2016 183,426 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear arm bush to chassis (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 181,182 miles

screen damaged but outside of drivers view of the road.

Pass 28 Mar 2014 178,829 miles

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

wiper blades split

Pass 8 Mar 2013 170,324 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 8 Mar 2013 170,324 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 158,351 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 142,071 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 142,071 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 127,935 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 110,625 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 100,653 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 89,787 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 81,315 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 81,303 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

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

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

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 UFS is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 UFS, 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 UFS registered?

AV51 UFS is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 11 October 2001.

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