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AX51 AWV

2001 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

180,436 mi
Last recorded180,436 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Discovery109,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX51 AWV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 180,436 miles

front and rear {hockey stick} byshes worn

Pass 31 Jan 2025 180,312 miles

Front suspension bushes weak

both rear suspension bushes weak ( hockey stick )

Pass 26 Jan 2024 180,292 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2024 180,292 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 178,458 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 175,633 miles

surface corrosion on both rear chassis

Pass 21 Jan 2021 173,153 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 173,153 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 169,993 miles

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

various suspension bushes worn

Pass 15 Jan 2019 161,758 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 154,490 miles

front tyre treads low

Pass 12 Jan 2017 149,403 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 144,575 miles

Offside Rear chassis weak

all trailing arm bushes weak

Pass 21 Jan 2015 139,797 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 130,134 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 121,500 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 121,500 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

crack in offside headlight glass

Pass 13 Jan 2012 110,660 miles

offside front headlight glass cracked

Pass 20 Jan 2011 100,049 miles

offside headlight glass cracked

slight leak from power steering box area

Pass 13 Jan 2010 88,583 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 77,727 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 77,727 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 69,061 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 69,061 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 60,879 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 49,119 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 AWV is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 AWV, 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 AX51 AWV registered?

AX51 AWV is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 December 2001.

Is AX51 AWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX51 AWV shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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