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AY51 OBH

2001 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

192,719 mi
Last recorded192,719 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2020
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Discovery109,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 OBH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2020 192,719 miles

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

both outer sills starting to corrode

rear chassis starting to corrode

Fail 13 Dec 2019 192,606 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 183,529 miles

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

transfer box oil leak

Pass 11 Dec 2017 175,990 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 170,722 miles

Oil leak ()

all brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 14 Dec 2015 166,737 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 163,442 miles

Oil leak

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

hand brake lever worn

Fail 16 Dec 2014 163,429 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Oil leak

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

hand brake lever worn

Pass 17 Dec 2013 158,850 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Dec 2012 152,565 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 143,870 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 143,791 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 129,250 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 120,267 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2009 120,238 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 113,074 miles

number plate lights dull, could do with a clean inside

Pass 13 Dec 2007 100,201 miles

front to rear metal brake pipes corroding

lateral play in handbrake lever

rear differential has front seal leaking

Pass 27 Nov 2006 92,162 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 92,162 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

HANDBRAKE FEELS INSECURE. NEARSIDE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER UPPER CASING ADRIFT.

Pass 15 Dec 2005 73,586 miles

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

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

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 OBH is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 AY51 OBH, 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 OBH is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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