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AY51 NFU

2001 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

121,561 mi
Last recorded121,561 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2022
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Discovery109,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 NFU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2022 121,561 miles

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

various corrosion to body / chassis mounts and chassis structure

Pass 21 Oct 2020 111,274 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides rear axle front arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside rear seat belt buckle but still works ok

Pass 16 Oct 2019 106,471 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Oct 2019 106,471 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 99,134 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 91,822 miles

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

Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Fail 4 Sep 2017 91,816 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 86,527 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake back plate corroding

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Aug 2016 86,527 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake back plate corroding

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2015 81,628 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside and offside front steering arm ball joints have slight play

osf rear back plate corroding

power steering pumphas slight seepage

Pass 21 Aug 2014 76,067 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

OSR brake back plate corroding

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 70,828 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 70,551 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 70,159 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT AND NEARSIDE REAR TYRES WEARING THIN.

Pass 23 Sep 2010 69,204 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT AND NEARSIDE REAR TYRES ON LIMITS.REAR BRAKE DISCS RUSTY SURFACES.

Pass 15 Jan 2009 59,511 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 49,653 miles

Fuel pipes wet but not leaking under pressure

Pass 9 Jan 2007 41,416 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2006 34,977 miles

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

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

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 NFU is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 AY51 NFU, 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 NFU is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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