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YT51 YFA

2001 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

121,827 mi
Last recorded121,827 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Discovery109,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT51 YFA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 121,827 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 121,431 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced dull (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner wheel arch excessively corroded but not within a prescribed area

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis - Multiple areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 119,782 miles

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 4 centre bushes have slight movement and are cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2023 119,782 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 4 centre bushes have slight movement and are cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 117,363 miles

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension bushes perishing & slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 115,845 miles

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 115,841 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 114,121 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi. ON LEGAL LIMIT** (1.1.11 (c))

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

underside of vehicle rusty

Pass 29 Oct 2019 112,680 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 111,896 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 107,340 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (3.6.B.4d)

underside of vehicle is rusty

Pass 18 Nov 2016 106,420 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 100,442 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 95,120 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 89,654 miles

self levelling pipes rusty

Fail 25 Nov 2013 89,604 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

self levelling pipes rusty

Pass 10 Dec 2012 85,508 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Dec 2011 79,258 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 74,281 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 68,027 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 62,023 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 56,082 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 49,008 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 40,162 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 YFA is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YFA, 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 YFA registered?

YT51 YFA is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 11 December 2001.

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