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YX51 XCB

2001 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

178,764 mi
Last recorded178,764 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Discovery109,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2017 178,764 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 158,933 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Oct 2016 158,933 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 141,652 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 125,981 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 116,587 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both rear tyres starting to perish between treads

Pass 22 Nov 2012 110,142 miles

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

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

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

nearside front and nearside rear suspension bump stops missing

Fail 20 Nov 2012 110,140 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

nearside front and nearside rear suspension bump stops missing

Pass 22 Jun 2011 98,727 miles

clutch pedal anti-slip missing

offside front tyre has minor sidewall damage

oil leak from offside rear, part of the self-levelling suspension

Fail 22 Jun 2011 98,728 miles

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

clutch pedal anti-slip missing

offside front tyre has minor sidewall damage

oil leak from offside rear, part of the self-levelling suspension

Pass 29 Jun 2010 96,096 miles

Oil leak

clutch pedal anti-slip missing

Fail 29 Jun 2010 96,096 miles

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

Oil leak

clutch pedal anti-slip missing

tilt warning lamp illuminated

traction control warning lamp illuminated

Pass 25 Jun 2009 94,144 miles

nearside rear lamp cluster, lens cracked

offside front tyre has some sidewall damage

offside rear lamp cluster, lens cracked

Fail 22 Jun 2009 94,144 miles

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

coolant reservoir level required topping up

nearside rear lamp cluster, lens cracked

offside front tyre has some sidewall damage

offside rear lamp cluster, lens cracked

Pass 18 Jun 2008 90,103 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 84,336 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 84,336 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2007 84,329 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

o/s front tyre cut in side wall

Pass 2 Sep 2005 74,220 miles

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

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 XCB is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 XCB, 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 XCB is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 6 September 2001.

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