CarVerify

Free Car Check

YX51 XDK

2001 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

144,328 mi
Last recorded144,328 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Discovery109,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Land Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2020 144,328 miles

Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced N/S & O/S rear (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2020 144,321 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting n/s & o/s front & n/s/r (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected Bulk head by servo/master cylinder (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 139,879 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2019 139,879 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front of axle (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rear of axle (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 131,902 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 19 Sep 2018 131,901 miles

Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn transverse bar on rear axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 121,486 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2017 121,346 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking steering box leaking oil (2.3.3b)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort o/s and n/s (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules o/s and n/s rear ,upper (3.6.B.4e)

front axle diff seal leaking oil

Pass 7 Sep 2016 114,942 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 114,942 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 113,619 miles

Oil leak

small chip to lower screen

Pass 11 Dec 2013 109,852 miles

underbody corroshion

Oil leak

Fail 10 Dec 2013 109,849 miles

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

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

underbody corroshion

Oil leak

Pass 9 Nov 2012 105,773 miles

Oil leak

chip in windscreen

underbody corroshion

Pass 27 Sep 2011 99,241 miles

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

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

slight dampness on steering box seal

Pass 22 Sep 2010 88,973 miles

Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 82,667 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 82,667 miles

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

emgine has oil leak and slight misfire

underside very muddy

Pass 13 Mar 2009 82,422 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2009 82,422 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 77,359 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 77,359 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 66,534 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
Full Land Rover Discovery reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YX51 XDK is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 XDK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YX51 XDK?

You can check the full history of YX51 XDK by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YX51 XDK registered?

YX51 XDK is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 September 2001.

Is YX51 XDK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX51 XDK shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YX51 XDK have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YX51 XDK. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.