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YX51 WZS

2001 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

200,461 mi
Last recorded200,461 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Discovery109,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX51 WZS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2017 200,461 miles

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

Nearside Front Bumper has slight damage

Pass 26 Sep 2016 193,026 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2016 193,004 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 186,654 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 18 Sep 2015 186,401 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nail in off side front tyre

Pass 19 Sep 2014 176,144 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

slight fuel leak from engine area ?

slight fuel seepage from fuel filter

Fail 19 Sep 2014 176,144 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

slight fuel leak from engine area ?

slight fuel seepage from fuel filter

Pass 23 Sep 2013 168,022 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 168,022 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2012 157,984 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 157,984 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 150,335 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 143,614 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 143,614 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 135,187 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 126,030 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 114,152 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 97,627 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 WZS is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 WZS, 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 WZS registered?

YX51 WZS is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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