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YT51 XXU

2001 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

159,138 mi
Last recorded159,138 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Discovery109,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT51 XXU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2017 159,138 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 153,585 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 142,820 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 134,164 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 125,436 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 115,969 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 107,405 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 99,998 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 93,920 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 86,816 miles

n/s/r tyre slightly perished.

Fail 6 Oct 2008 86,816 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

n/s/f tyre fetting low.

n/s/f tyre slightly perished.

n/s/r tyre slightly perished.

nail in n/s/f tyre

Pass 22 Oct 2007 80,379 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2007 80,291 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 75,177 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 74,865 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 XXU is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 XXU, 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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What year was YT51 XXU registered?

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

Is YT51 XXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT51 XXU shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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