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AV51 XDD

2001 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

135,538 mi
Last recorded135,538 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Discovery109,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 135,538 miles

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

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

Rear all seats removed

oil leaks

Pass 11 Mar 2024 134,898 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing osf and both rear tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear seats removed

Pass 1 Mar 2023 134,048 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both front springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear o/s/r light unit broken

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear seats removed

Pass 18 Feb 2022 133,210 miles

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

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

rear seats removed.

Fail 14 Feb 2022 133,200 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

rear seats removed.

Pass 11 Feb 2021 131,682 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 131,531 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Direction indicator slightly discoloured damaged (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 128,837 miles

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

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 124,795 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 11 Dec 2017 124,795 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour damaged (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 119,937 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 119,937 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 115,101 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 110,210 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 110,210 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 104,329 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2013 104,329 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 99,259 miles

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

all four tyres cuts on sidewalls and in the tread

nearside and offside front headlight glass cracked

Fail 10 Dec 2012 99,246 miles

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

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

all four tyres cuts on sidewalls and in the tread

nearside and offside front headlight glass cracked

nearside rear indicator lense broken

Pass 13 Dec 2011 91,970 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 81,589 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 81,554 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 78,175 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2010 78,129 miles

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

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

Offside Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2009 68,863 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 59,506 miles

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

rear seats and belts removed

Fail 24 Jun 2008 59,506 miles

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

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

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

rear seats and belts removed

Pass 6 Jun 2007 47,423 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2006 39,149 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 XDD 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 69%.

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 XDD, 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 XDD is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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