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AX51 AWN

2001 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

543,603 mi
Last recorded543,603 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2025
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Discovery109,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX51 AWN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2025 543,603 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear radius bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear radius bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2024 541,827 miles

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

Coolant leak engine ()

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2024 541,824 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Coolant leak engine ()

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 540,523 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2023 540,515 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 529,028 miles

Nearside Cab steps insecure (6.2.8 (a) (i))

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

Seat belt slightly damaged o/s/f seat belt frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres on side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Jan 2022 528,669 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced N/S/R wheel arch holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Cab steps insecure (6.2.8 (a) (i))

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

Seat belt slightly damaged o/s/f seat belt frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres on side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 519,550 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2021 519,548 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2019 506,700 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 498,237 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

pipes to anti roll bar hydraulic control valve corroded but not excessive

Pass 12 Jul 2017 487,354 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 487,011 miles

Headlamp aim too low both unable to adjust (1.8)

Headlamp insecure both (1.7.3)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 195,085 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 183,972 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 172,193 miles

insuficent smoke at exhaust pipe max reading 0.35

o/s front wheel bearing noisy when spun & has slight play

Pass 29 Jun 2013 160,914 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 151,364 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 140,795 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 126,474 miles

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 113,888 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 100,427 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 100,401 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 74,795 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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AX51 AWN is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 AX51 AWN, 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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AX51 AWN is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 8 November 2001.

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