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AV51 XEB

2001 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

220,772 mi
Last recorded220,772 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Discovery109,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 XEB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 220,772 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2026 220,316 miles

Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users diesel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2025 214,050 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 203,831 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 198,578 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 197,865 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 196,066 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 195,122 miles

Front bumper damaged also ns fog lamp unit insecure

Nearside Front Foot well holed

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Floor corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement watts linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2019 195,120 miles

Exhaust gas recirculation valve missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front bumper damaged also ns fog lamp unit insecure

Nearside Front Foot well holed

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Floor corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement watts linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2019 195,100 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar fractured seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Towbar fractured not seriously affecting its strength with 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 192,985 miles

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2018 192,985 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 189,275 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 184,282 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 May 2015 175,479 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 168,212 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure fractured not seriously affecting its strength with 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.6.6)

nearside sill step excessively corroded

offside sill step excessively corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2013 160,108 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 160,107 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 147,065 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 147,065 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2011 138,304 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2011 138,304 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 124,530 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 124,530 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 112,010 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2008 98,121 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 77,199 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 XEB is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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

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