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AV51 XFO

2001 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

140,224 mi
Last recorded140,224 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Discovery109,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 XFO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 140,224 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 139,525 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2021 139,525 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 138,775 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 138,459 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2019 138,459 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 138,074 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 137,658 miles

nearside front chassis getting rusty

rear chassis getting rusty

Fail 20 Oct 2017 137,655 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front chassis getting rusty

rear chassis getting rusty

Pass 4 Nov 2016 135,407 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 135,005 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 124,672 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2015 124,672 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 117,962 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2014 117,962 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 113,013 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 113,013 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 108,592 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 97,511 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 86,130 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 72,417 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 60,656 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 49,238 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 40,940 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 32,694 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 XFO is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 XFO, 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 XFO registered?

AV51 XFO is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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