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B9 DCT

2001 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,879 mi
Last recorded113,879 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Discovery109,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB9 DCT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2014 113,879 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 113,868 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 111,258 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 110,921 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 102,216 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 90,245 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Outer Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2009 78,048 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 77,977 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

front lower crossmember (non-structual) excessivly corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2008 63,792 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 63,792 miles

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 52,589 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside front marker light off

p.a.s box has slight leak

Pass 22 Mar 2006 45,827 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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B9 DCT is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 B9 DCT, 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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B9 DCT is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 April 2001.

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