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AV51 XCF

2001 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

103,360 mi
Last recorded103,360 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Discovery109,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 103,360 miles

4/10 body mountings corroded will need attention soon

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

Front Lower cross member corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/70R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front side marker inop

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting repair covered in underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/70R16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both need replacing asap (1.1.11 (c))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively mountings (6.1.6 (a))

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

extensive corrosion to underside of vehicle and associated components

Fail 23 Mar 2026 103,299 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

4/10 body mountings corroded will need attention soon

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

Front Lower cross member corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/70R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front side marker inop

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/70R16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both need replacing asap (1.1.11 (c))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively mountings (6.1.6 (a))

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

extensive corrosion to underside of vehicle and associated components

Pass 7 Feb 2025 102,773 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside bolt on side step collapsed

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside sill corrosion but not excessive . center of sill & rear near body mount

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 102,067 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive foot well (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear chassis rusty

Fail 4 Jan 2024 102,038 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault light comes on randomly whilst engine is running, road tested to see if lamp would extinguish. Stayed illuminated permanently (1.6 (b))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction wipers do not park correctly, currently stopping directly in drivers view (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm (235/70r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (235/70r16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both will need attention soon (1.1.11 (c))

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

extensive corrosion to underside of vehicle, front inner arches and o/s sill holed in several areas but less than 50% of body mountings effected, will need repair asap

Pass 6 Jan 2023 101,060 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & both front on 3mm (235/70r16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Rear exhaust joint in very poor condition

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced heavier towards rear, will need attention soon (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 5 Jan 2023 101,058 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/70r16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & both front on 3mm (235/70r16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Rear exhaust joint in very poor condition

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced heavier towards rear, will need attention soon (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 100,009 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Cab steps ring insecure heavily corroded (6.2.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective torn (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2021 99,982 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Cab steps ring insecure heavily corroded (6.2.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective torn (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 96,823 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 2mm 235/70R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside running board structure corroded and holed

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear most passenger seats missing ()

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shock absorber dust covers corroded (5.3.2 (b))

engine covers cover sills and under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

Fail 24 Nov 2020 96,759 miles

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced lower sill corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 2mm 235/70R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside running board structure corroded and holed

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear most passenger seats missing ()

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shock absorber dust covers corroded (5.3.2 (b))

engine covers cover sills and under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

Pass 26 Sep 2019 93,848 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front outrigger step corroded

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

corrosion around bulk head

front cross member corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2019 93,848 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front outrigger step corroded

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

corrosion around bulk head

front cross member corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2018 91,400 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 91,181 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 89,333 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED OBSCURING SOME COMPONENTS

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Sep 2017 89,306 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

ENGINE COVER FITTED OBSCURING SOME COMPONENTS

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 86,971 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 85,805 miles

Gear box oil leak

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

Fail 10 Jul 2015 85,671 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 81,848 miles

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

n/s/r tyre tread and sidewall slightly deteriorated

oil round gearbox no leaks detected

Pass 10 Jul 2013 76,233 miles

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

n/s/r tyre perished

Fail 4 Jul 2013 76,228 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 28 Jun 2012 71,471 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2011 70,981 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 69,607 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 67,489 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

rear brake pads getting low

rear numberplate deteriorated

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

slight play in both front track rod ends ( right at front )

Pass 7 Sep 2007 65,218 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 58,094 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 XCF is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 XCF, 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 XCF is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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