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YX51 XDA

2001 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

159,314 mi
Last recorded159,314 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Discovery109,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2019 159,314 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both rear bump stops missing

Fail 5 Nov 2019 159,312 miles

Central Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn watts linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both rear bump stops missing

Pass 29 Oct 2018 153,473 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 153,473 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 144,918 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 144,918 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 137,080 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 130,755 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush on rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Oct 2015 130,752 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush on rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 122,234 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 113,759 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 105,807 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 99,071 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 92,263 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 84,164 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 75,549 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 66,985 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 59,153 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 50,044 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 XDA is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 XDA, 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 XDA registered?

YX51 XDA is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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