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YV51 TTJ

2001 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

186,620 mi
Last recorded186,620 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Discovery109,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV51 TTJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2017 186,620 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 5 Sep 2017 186,620 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 185,387 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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Pass 6 Jul 2015 170,441 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 154,086 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 143,974 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2012 137,572 miles

NO headlight wash

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 6 Jun 2012 137,571 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

No headlight wash

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 130,389 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 129,883 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 118,866 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 118,866 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 109,986 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 109,977 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 105,633 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 105,633 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 98,996 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 98,985 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2005 81,756 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 TTJ is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 TTJ, 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 YV51 TTJ registered?

YV51 TTJ is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 22 November 2001.

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