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B2 UOY

2001 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

132,667 mi
Last recorded132,667 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Discovery109,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB2 UOY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 132,667 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2024 126,221 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2023 117,496 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 108,436 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 100,319 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2021 100,047 miles

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 90,606 miles

Nearside Front Perishing between tread bars but no cords exposed.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Perishing between tread bars but no cords exposed.

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

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

Surface corrosion on chassis but no perforations.

Pass 16 Nov 2019 85,953 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 79,288 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 79,262 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Nov 2017 76,051 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 72,275 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 67,929 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2015 67,929 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking Caliper (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2014 62,131 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 55,599 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 55,599 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 24 Nov 2012 50,362 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 22 Nov 2012 50,362 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 43,056 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

front radiator cross member badly corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2011 43,056 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

front radiator cross member badly corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2010 40,456 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 40,456 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 36,341 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 34,546 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 32,408 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 30,266 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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B2 UOY is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 B2 UOY, 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 B2 UOY registered?

B2 UOY is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 June 2001.

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