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YX51 MVL

2001 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

185,217 mi
Last recorded185,217 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2024
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Discovery109,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX51 MVL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2024 185,217 miles

general underbody corrosion

Pass 17 Sep 2020 179,217 miles

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

general corrosion around chassis and suspension components

Pass 24 Aug 2019 178,623 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 173,032 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

all four tyres perished

crack in windscreen not effecting drivers view

oil leak

Fail 23 Aug 2018 172,987 miles

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 255 55 R18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 255 55 R18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 255 55 R18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 255 55 R18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met

Pass 20 Feb 2016 172,698 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front screen damaged but not effecting drivers view of the road

Fail 20 Feb 2016 172,698 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front screen damaged but not effecting drivers view of the road

Pass 23 Mar 2015 172,282 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

Fail 23 Mar 2015 172,282 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Fail 27 Mar 2014 164,121 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2014 164,121 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2013 157,456 miles

corroded o/s front brake disc

Fail 6 Mar 2013 157,456 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

corroded o/s front brake disc

Pass 8 Mar 2012 154,147 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 145,656 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Oil leak

all shock absorber bushes are worn and has slight play

brake service

clutch pedal rubber is missing

coil spring consersion fitted

front brake discs are worn

front brake pads are getting low

front trayling arm bushes are perrished . slight play found

rear brake discs are pitted

rear trayling arm bushes are perrished . slight play found

tail gate hindges are worn

Pass 15 Mar 2011 145,656 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

all shock absorber bushes are worn and has slight play

brake service

clutch pedal rubber is missing

coil spring consersion fitted

front brake discs are worn

front brake pads are getting low

front trayling arm bushes are perrished . slight play found

rear brake discs are pitted

rear trayling arm bushes are perrished . slight play found

tail gate hindges are worn

Pass 1 Mar 2010 134,587 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 116,287 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 109,606 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 99,009 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 98,863 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2005 89,025 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2005 89,025 miles

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

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

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

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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YX51 MVL is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 YX51 MVL, 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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YX51 MVL is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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