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AV51 XDE

2001 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

226,100 mi
Last recorded226,100 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Discovery109,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 XDE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2025 226,100 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2024 215,697 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2024 215,627 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 206,152 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 194,726 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 192,221 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2018 192,142 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 186,096 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 179,775 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 179,775 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 178,980 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 177,700 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 176,403 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 174,615 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 170,881 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 170,857 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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 XDE is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XDE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV51 XDE registered?

AV51 XDE is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 November 2001.

Is AV51 XDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV51 XDE shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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