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YX51 RTU

2001 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,335 mi
Last recorded133,335 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2022
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Discovery109,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX51 RTU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2022 133,335 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 132,350 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 130,334 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 130,334 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 126,113 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 120,382 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 116,020 miles

Offside Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 21 Mar 2016 116,020 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

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

Offside Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 108,320 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 108,319 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 92,915 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 79,153 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 78,652 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 73,884 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2011 72,187 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 72,173 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 68,835 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 68,833 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 102,857 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 92,400 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 92,396 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 51,732 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 41,500 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 41,500 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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 RTU is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YX51 RTU, 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 YX51 RTU registered?

YX51 RTU is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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