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YX51 XCH

2001 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

143,738 mi
Last recorded143,738 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Discovery109,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX51 XCH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 143,738 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 142,158 miles

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2024 142,157 miles

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 135,442 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2023 135,300 miles

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 127,378 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2022 127,328 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 121,538 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 117,401 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 106,340 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 95,973 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 88,308 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 84,034 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint drag link (2.5.A.1c)

engine covers fitted

oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2015 78,801 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Coolant level below MINIMUM.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Power steering fluid level at MINIMUM.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2015 78,798 miles

Offside Front Lower Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Coolant level below MINIMUM.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Power steering fluid level at MINIMUM.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2014 74,629 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Apr 2014 74,627 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2013 70,284 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Apr 2013 70,253 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2012 66,271 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2012 66,265 miles

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

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 61,233 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 55,645 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 50,324 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 3 Apr 2009 50,311 miles

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 45,962 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 41,991 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 37,897 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2005 31,079 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 XCH is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 XCH, 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 XCH registered?

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

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