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YV51 NRU

2001 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2022
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

201,138 mi
Last recorded201,138 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2021
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Discovery109,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV51 NRU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2021 201,138 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 198,078 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 193,310 miles

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

chassis surface corrosion

Pass 8 Nov 2017 192,544 miles

underbody corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2016 191,706 miles

Ace pipes leaking

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

underbody corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2015 189,663 miles

Child seats fitted

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

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2015 189,643 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Child seats fitted

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 183,680 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 177,487 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 168,602 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 160,534 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 1 Dec 2010 153,611 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 141,384 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 117,126 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 82,859 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 61,902 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 NRU is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 YV51 NRU, 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 NRU is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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