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YX51 OLH

2001 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2024
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

155,935 mi
Last recorded155,935 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2023
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Discovery109,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX51 OLH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2023 155,935 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 147,968 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 140,276 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 130,462 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 121,355 miles

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

o/s/r bump stop missing

Fail 4 Oct 2019 121,337 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

o/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 8 Oct 2018 116,092 miles

under body corrosion

Pass 20 Sep 2017 115,722 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 113,543 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Sep 2016 113,542 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure flat spot (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Dec 2015 112,092 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush to chassis (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush to chassis (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2014 110,940 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Dec 2014 110,940 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2013 108,906 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 108,900 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 107,181 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 105,382 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 102,290 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 98,658 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 98,645 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 91,234 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 83,637 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 76,364 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 76,364 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2005 68,740 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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YX51 OLH is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 YX51 OLH, 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 OLH is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 December 2001.

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