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AX51 AXO

2001 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

170,229 mi
Last recorded170,229 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Discovery109,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX51 AXO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2016 170,229 miles

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load third row stalk plastic cover missing /locks ok (5.2.4a)

rear discs surface corrosion

Fail 25 Nov 2015 170,227 miles

Centre Front Upper Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing pedal rubber missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Outer Seat belt affected by a damaged seat frame third row (5.2.1b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault plus traction control light on (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 159,794 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 155,527 miles

Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

oil leaking rear of engine

Fail 14 Feb 2013 155,525 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

oil leaking rear of engine

Fail 10 Feb 2012 153,851 miles

Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 153,851 miles

Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 151,905 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 143,763 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 134,818 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 134,815 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 120,514 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 120,514 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2007 102,025 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 86,670 miles

oil leak from front differential & slight fluid leak around steering box area

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 AXO is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AXO, 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 AXO is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 15 November 2001.

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