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YV51 UUA

2001 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

151,112 mi
Last recorded151,112 miles
Recorded on18 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Discovery109,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV51 UUA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2019 151,112 miles

Front tyres showing light wear to inner edges

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

front & rear coil springs corroded

surface rust to chassis

Pass 1 May 2018 140,254 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 140,254 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 May 2017 137,632 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 135,033 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 131,560 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 128,261 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 125,293 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 125,291 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 108,179 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 108,073 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 73,802 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 73,802 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 54,691 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 54,691 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Dec 2005 46,228 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2005 46,228 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 UUA is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 UUA, 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 UUA registered?

YV51 UUA is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 December 2001.

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The MOT history for YV51 UUA shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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