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YV51 NPZ

2001 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

171,086 mi
Last recorded171,086 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2022
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Discovery109,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV51 NPZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2022 171,086 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underbody corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2020 169,850 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 166,908 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

coolant level low

Fail 12 Aug 2019 166,908 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

coolant level low

Pass 15 Aug 2018 165,295 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 165,295 miles

Nearside Rear Body panel insecure WHEEL ARCH (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body panel insecure WHEEL ARCH (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 161,250 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jul 2017 161,250 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis upper (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)

Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush Watt bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2016 157,889 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 149,430 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jul 2015 149,357 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2014 140,049 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 16 Jul 2014 14,044 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 131,910 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 131,910 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 121,565 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 121,547 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 112,760 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 112,626 miles

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

Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

both rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 14 Jul 2010 102,567 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 102,567 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 91,946 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 83,223 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 77,962 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 70,935 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 63,574 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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YV51 NPZ is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 YV51 NPZ, 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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YV51 NPZ is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 October 2001.

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