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YX51 WYZ

2001 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

123,916 mi
Last recorded123,916 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Discovery109,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Oct 2017 123,916 miles

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

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported X3 (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak ()

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

lower front radiator support corroded

Pass 9 May 2016 122,422 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 117,225 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 117,225 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 107,206 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 98,490 miles

o/s/f and n/s/r bump stops missing

Pass 10 Jan 2012 87,969 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 87,968 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 82,250 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advisory.slight oil weep noted from steering box lower seal.advise attention.

Fail 10 Jan 2011 82,250 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

advisory.slight oil weep noted from steering box lower seal.advise attention.

Pass 8 Jan 2010 77,242 miles

advisory.corrosion noted on rear brake pipes.advise renewal.

Fail 7 Jan 2010 77,237 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advisory.corrosion noted on rear brake pipes.advise renewal.

Pass 13 Jan 2009 71,692 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

traction control light on

Fail 12 Jan 2009 71,692 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

traction control light on

Pass 15 Apr 2008 67,840 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 60,001 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 May 2006 49,534 miles

engine oil leak

offside and nearside front to rear fuel pipes starting to corroed

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 WYZ 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 YX51 WYZ, 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 WYZ registered?

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

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