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YT51 XVM

2001 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

151,149 mi
Last recorded151,149 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2024
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Discovery109,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT51 XVM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2024 151,149 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 147,766 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

general corrosion to undercarriage

wipers poor

Pass 10 Jul 2019 145,952 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight gear box leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2019 145,949 miles

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

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

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight gear box leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 143,096 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 9 Jul 2018 143,086 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 138,514 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

advise centre brake light inop

advise rear axle stabiliser bushes have slight play

Fail 4 Jul 2017 138,514 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

advise centre brake light inop

advise rear axle stabiliser bushes have slight play

Pass 9 Jul 2016 131,257 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside coil spring corroded front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

oil leak on offside rear hub seal will go onto brakes

Pass 9 Jul 2015 126,009 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 120,509 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 120,459 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 114,804 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 21 Jun 2013 114,789 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 107,107 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 99,515 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 99,515 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 96,246 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 85,353 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 73,922 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 62,158 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 49,257 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 36,569 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 36,569 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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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YT51 XVM is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 YT51 XVM, 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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YT51 XVM is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 September 2001.

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