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AV51 XCL

2001 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,947 mi
Last recorded122,947 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Discovery109,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 XCL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2016 122,947 miles

Oil leak ()

radiator support bracket corroded through.

surface corrosion front inner wheel arches

Fail 16 Aug 2016 122,947 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak ()

radiator support bracket corroded through.

surface corrosion front inner wheel arches

Pass 19 Aug 2015 122,506 miles

Body has slight corrosion near tow bar mounting left and right side (6.1.B.2)

slight engine oil leek

Pass 15 Aug 2014 120,136 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 119,136 miles

N/S/R tyre starting to perish

O/S/R tyre lightly perished around sidewall & mounted on steel rim

Oil leak from engine & gearbox/transfer box.

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Fail 9 Jul 2013 119,121 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure fractured seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

N/S/R tyre starting to perish

Oil leak from engine & gearbox/transfer box.

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 108,401 miles

Airbag fault warning lamp illuminated (may fail next years revised test)

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 105,015 miles

Airbag fault warning lamp illuminated

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

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

Wiper blades getting poor

Fail 12 Jul 2011 105,001 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Lower Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Airbag fault warning lamp illuminated

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Wiper blades getting poor

Pass 7 Jul 2010 89,552 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 89,083 miles

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

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

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

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

surface corosion on chassis rails

Pass 15 Jul 2009 86,003 miles

both rear metal brakepipes corroding.

nearside rear brake pads wearing thin.

Fail 5 Sep 2007 77,298 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 77,298 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2006 66,403 miles

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

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

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 XCL is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XCL, 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 XCL registered?

AV51 XCL is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 October 2001.

Is AV51 XCL safe to buy?

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