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AY51 AJY

2001 Land Rover Discovery

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

268,573 mi
Last recorded268,573 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Discovery109,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 AJY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2019 268,573 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 265,770 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2017 260,247 miles

Central Rear Upper stableising bush slight play@ rear diff

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

clutch a/s provision missing

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread due to damage (6.3.1d)

surface corrosion chassis/underside

tested in wet conditions

Fail 25 Nov 2017 260,198 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Central Rear Upper stableising bush slight play@ rear diff

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

clutch a/s provision missing

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread due to damage (6.3.1d)

surface corrosion chassis/underside

tested in wet conditions

Pass 18 Nov 2016 253,270 miles

Front Registration Plate damaged(not likely to be misread)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

surface corrosion chassis all areas

tested in wet conditions

Fail 18 Nov 2016 253,270 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Registration Plate damaged(not likely to be misread)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear tyre worn @ outer edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

surface corrosion chassis all areas

tested in wet conditions

Pass 17 Nov 2015 24,617 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 31 Oct 2015 246,084 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not fitted right hand (1.1.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

coolant level low

front number plate damaged

fuel contamination underside(no obvious leaks)

slight corrosion various underside areas

slight play front o/s wheel station

traction conrol/inclination lamps on

underside and most components contaminated/soiled

Pass 22 Sep 2014 234,187 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 22 Sep 2014 234,187 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Steering arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 17 Feb 2014 234,165 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Front bumper insecure

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 217,280 miles

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

number plates changed at time of test

Fail 1 Nov 2012 217,280 miles

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

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

number plates changed at time of test

Pass 11 Oct 2011 206,542 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2011 206,512 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 190,327 miles

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

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

rear brake pipes been greased in places

rear indicator lenses damaged

Fail 11 Oct 2010 190,327 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

front bumper not fitted

rear brake pipes been greased in places

rear indicator lenses damaged

Fail 13 Jan 2010 186,829 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 186,829 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 179,648 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 172,132 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 162,623 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 152,206 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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AY51 AJY is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 AY51 AJY, 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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AY51 AJY is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 December 2001.

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