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YX51 XBT

2001 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

206,346 mi
Last recorded206,346 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2020
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Discovery109,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2020 206,346 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 199,003 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 194,089 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 9 Feb 2018 194,081 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded mains x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 184,675 miles

Front Front crash protector has excessive corrosion however this is not structural could be removed.

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2015 170,728 miles

front cross rail appears to be corroded further inspection required

Pass 20 Oct 2014 155,967 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 145,212 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2013 144,899 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 137,144 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Fail 22 Oct 2012 137,144 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2011 125,958 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 125,958 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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)

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 112,891 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 112,891 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 98,647 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 84,909 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 75,252 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 74,904 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 63,853 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2005 51,900 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 XBT is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XBT, 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 XBT registered?

YX51 XBT is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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