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B8 KEY

2001 Land Rover Discovery

Orange Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

193,429 mi
Last recorded193,429 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2024
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Discovery109,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 KEY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2024 193,429 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2024 193,420 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Body mounting fixings insecure body mounting under drivers door (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up And has play (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/S and O/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/S and O/S to rear brakes (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/S and O/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system corrosion but still intact

Pass 23 Aug 2023 192,207 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/S and O/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn swivel joints upper/lower (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/S and O/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2023 192,207 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/S and O/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn swivel joints upper/lower (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/S and O/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 189,449 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 188,874 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 187,172 miles

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

radiator support bar rusty and holed

Pass 15 Jan 2019 182,652 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 179,482 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 174,041 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 170,027 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 167,172 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2013 156,762 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 146,780 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 135,880 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 124,459 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 15 Nov 2010 124,458 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 111,934 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 95,509 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

o/s rear bump stop missing

rear seats in folded position,belts not tested

Fail 6 Nov 2008 95,509 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

o/s rear bump stop missing

rear seats in folded position,belts not tested

Pass 8 Nov 2007 78,677 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 64,663 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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B8 KEY is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery in Orange with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 B8 KEY, 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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B8 KEY is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 July 2001.

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