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AV51 UGO

2001 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

156,864 mi
Last recorded156,864 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2024
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Discovery109,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 28 Jun 2024 156,864 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all fronts. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 150,726 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 150,627 miles

front prop shaft rear joint worn

Fail 11 Jul 2017 150,624 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front prop shaft rear joint worn

Pass 26 Aug 2016 146,393 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 143,431 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded feed to flexible (3.6.B.2c)

rear seat belts

Fail 28 Aug 2015 143,429 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded feed to flexible (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded feed to flexible (3.6.B.2c)

rear seat belts

Pass 24 May 2013 141,656 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 141,656 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 18 May 2012 133,234 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 14 May 2012 133,220 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 129,030 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 129,030 miles

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 121,833 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 116,617 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 116,615 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 111,643 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Jun 2008 111,643 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2007 105,479 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 94,145 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2005 82,086 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 UGO is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 UGO, 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 UGO is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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