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YT51 XXD

2001 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

191,166 mi
Last recorded191,166 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Discovery109,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT51 XXD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 191,166 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front prop, rear UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear chassis heavily corroded

under bod/suspension under sealed

Fail 18 Nov 2024 177,177 miles

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

Central Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced chassis mark yellow (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Trailer electrical socket likely to become detached (4.10 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill /lower (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected yellow mark (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

2 front brake disc have corrosion

2 front wiper just in limit

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chassis has heavy corrosion front /rear and areas been repaired

main brake pipe front to rear grease x2

n/s/f bumper damage

o/s/f &o/s/f inner wings have corrosion

o/s/f c v boot loose

o/s/f lower ball joint has play

o/s/f seat worn

o/s/r brake pipe grease

oil leak

spare tyre flat

Pass 27 Jul 2023 168,922 miles

Nearside Rear inner sill holed, non prescribed

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

under body/suspension corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2023 168,922 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear inner sill holed, non prescribed

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

under body/suspension corroded

Pass 10 May 2022 163,551 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front cross member heavily corroded

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

under body/suspension corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2022 163,551 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Coolant leak ()

Front cross member heavily corroded

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

under body/suspension corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2021 157,340 miles

Front radiator support heavily corroded

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

under body/suspension corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2021 157,328 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front radiator support heavily corroded

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

under body/suspension corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2019 146,056 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 146,045 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached rearmost bolt in radius arm (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 137,601 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 133,385 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Dec 2015 124,951 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 116,227 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 108,657 miles

offside front wheel is noisey when spining

Pass 2 Nov 2012 101,163 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 92,642 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 85,127 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 85,109 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 80,686 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 74,627 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 74,576 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 65,106 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 58,848 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 47,088 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 XXD is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 XXD, 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 XXD is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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