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B16 GOA

2001 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

156,851 mi
Last recorded156,851 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2023
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Discovery109,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 GOA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2023 156,851 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2023 156,847 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Jan 2023 156,523 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 154,391 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all under vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2022 154,386 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all under vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 154,200 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2020 154,200 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 149,980 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play front outer (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

crack in windscreen

Fail 27 Feb 2019 149,975 miles

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

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface both rear (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play front outer (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Position lamp incorrect colour both front (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

crack in windscreen

Pass 12 Jan 2018 141,421 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Feb 2017 135,155 miles

Couldn't see into front brakes properly

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Feb 2016 123,964 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 123,377 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2014 121,322 miles

Exhaust system slightly corroded in areas

Minor oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2013 119,733 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2012 117,677 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 109,485 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 102,494 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 102,344 miles

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

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)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 93,096 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2008 92,886 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 83,084 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 72,032 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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B16 GOA is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 B16 GOA, 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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What year was B16 GOA registered?

B16 GOA is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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