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YT51 XVU

2001 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

166,522 mi
Last recorded166,522 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Discovery109,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT51 XVU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2019 166,522 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush to chassis (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn ball joint (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn ball joint (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 162,949 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Bottom ball joint boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff input seal leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Steering box has seepage slight oil leak (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2018 162,940 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front axle rear torque rod bush failed (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Track assy in front of axle (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Track assy in front of axle the fixed end onto steering box lever (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis leg next to lashing ring and infront corroded to the outside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced central chassis leg corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system Flexi pipe to rigid pipe leaking (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Pipe into flexi pipe leaking (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Bottom ball joint boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff input seal leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Steering box has seepage slight oil leak (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2018 162,638 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailling arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system at flexi joint (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced at front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

rear seats inaccesable at time of test

Pass 7 Aug 2017 144,131 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

nearside rear indicator lense broken

Fail 26 Jul 2017 143,808 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

nearside rear indicator lense broken

Pass 12 May 2016 129,630 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 129,615 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chasis corroded to excess in mutiple places (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 122,137 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 117,242 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2013 109,217 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 101,337 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 94,070 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2011 94,012 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 85,706 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 78,106 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 72,492 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 66,391 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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YT51 XVU is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 XVU, 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 XVU is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 November 2001.

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