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B4 LEK

2001 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

130,481 mi
Last recorded130,481 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Discovery109,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 LEK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 12 Nov 2020 130,481 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced close to tow bar mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced close to upper shock mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced at tow bar mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced to the right of upper shock mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to back (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 130,070 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Apr 2019 130,060 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 129,905 miles

Nearside Front (Feed to rear) Brake hose ferrules corroded

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed to hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 25 Jun 2018 129,890 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded feed to NSF hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged ferrule corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged ferrule corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front (Feed to rear) Brake hose ferrules corroded

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed to hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2017 128,344 miles

Nearside Front Lower slight play in ball joint

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)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 122,103 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 107,168 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 103,233 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 103,231 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

advise o/s/f fog light mounting broken

Pass 20 Nov 2012 92,880 miles

SRS LIGHT SHOWING A FAULT

Fail 20 Nov 2012 92,880 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

SRS LIGHT SHOWING A FAULT

Pass 9 Nov 2011 84,791 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 84,789 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 76,102 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 66,810 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2008 58,370 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 58,370 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 53,416 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 53,405 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 47,794 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2006 42,907 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2005 42,718 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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B4 LEK is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery in Green 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 B4 LEK, 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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B4 LEK is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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