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YT51 XWK

2001 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

132,822 mi
Last recorded132,822 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Discovery109,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 30 Jun 2025 132,822 miles

Front Direction indicator not working both (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 13 May 2024 129,315 miles

Chassis corroded

Heavy corrosion to underside

Offside Front Pittman arm/steering box slight play

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2024 129,314 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded arch/abs pump mounting area (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch panel (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Holed chassis rail shock top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Chassis corroded but not holed

Heavy surface corrosion throughout underside

Offside Front Slight play in pitman arm/steering box

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 129,304 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 18 May 2020 126,310 miles

corrosion under vehicle

Pass 27 Nov 2018 121,742 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 109,992 miles

Central Rear undersealed

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2017 109,642 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 101,957 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 88,708 miles

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

both no plates water ingress

chassis corroded

child seat in nsr

chips in screen zone a / b

hand brake long travel

nsf window drops in door

nsr bump stop miising

oil leaks

osf bottom shocker bush worn

suspension bushes perished

varoius parts under car corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2015 88,707 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped front too rear on top of chassis ns (3.6.B.1)

Fuel system component leaking around fuel filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

both no plates water ingress

chassis corroded

child seat in nsr

chips in screen zone a / b

nsf window drops in door

Pass 23 Sep 2014 79,485 miles

chip in screen zone a

clutch peadl rubber missing

nsr bump stop missing

Fail 19 Sep 2014 79,485 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

chip in screen zone a

clutch peadl rubber missing

nsr bump stop missing

Pass 19 Sep 2013 73,469 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 64,388 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 64,388 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 53,213 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 46,686 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 46,686 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 42,384 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 42,384 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 36,974 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2007 32,319 miles

Advise both front wiper blades slightly split

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

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 17 Sep 2007 32,319 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Advise both front wiper blades slightly split

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

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 28,220 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 XWK is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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

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