2001 Land Rover Range Rover 4.0L Petrol · DA51 AEO
2001 Land Rover Range Rover (4.0L, petrol). First registered 31 Oct 2001. Recorded mileage 146,716 miles. MOT expired on 11 Sept 2025.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 146,716 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
DA51 AEO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/09/2024
- 146,716 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DA51 AEO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Land Rover Range Rover (DA51 AEO) between May 2022 and September 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 September 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure Disk backing plate (cutting into wheel) (1.1.14 (d))”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Holes in mid silencer (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Seriously discoloured (4.4.3 (a))”.
DA51 AEO Mileage History
- 10/05/2022136,536 mi
- 11/05/2023142,900 mi+6,364 mi
- 23/05/2023142,901 mi+1 mi
- 13/09/2024146,716 mi+3,815 mi
- 13/09/2024146,716 mi
Average of roughly 4,339 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
Known faults for Land Rover Range Rover Mk2 (P38A)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Similar Vehicles
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (DA51 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as DA51AEO.
MERCEDES-BENZ
GLC
VOLVO
UNKNOWN
VAUXHALL
ASTRA
AUDI
A1
FIAT
DUCATO
LAND ROVER
RANGE ROVER
LAND ROVER
DISCOVERY SPORT
AUDI
A5
LAND ROVER
DISCOVERY
LAND ROVER
FREELANDER
LAND ROVER
DEFENDER
LAND ROVER
DISCOVERY
LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER Model Intelligence & Reliability
Verified MOT failure trends, buying advice, and technical directory specifications.
Owner-reported defects, recurring MOT failure points, and estimated repair costs.
Browse production generations, registration statistics, and trim variants.
Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 2001 model year cars.
- EAS Air Suspension Leaks and Compressor BurnoutModerate
Autocar's P38 guide lists air suspension problems that 'often go unresolved': leaks make the pump work overtime, the pump fails, is replaced and fails again, so the system must be proved leak-free. Hagerty puts the sequence plainly - the compressor usually dies trying to keep leaking airbags inflated, so replacing it is simple but is not a cure - and recommends spraying the bellows with soapy water and cycling all five heights. LandyZone owners add the valve block: diaphragm failure inside it, not stuck solenoids, is the usual cause of a 'valve stuck' fault code, and the solenoids should never be lubricated.
- Rover V8 Cylinder Liner Corrosion and Internal Coolant LossSerious
Autocar singles out the 4.6 as 'known for dodgy cylinder liners and springing internal coolant leaks', with the steel liners corroding the aluminium block and letting coolant into the combustion chamber where it vapourises - usually from about 90,000 miles onwards and an expensive fix, though the 4.0 is less prone. Hagerty describes the same family from the mechanical side: liners that slip and pressurise the cooling system, a cracked block that then overheats and damages a head gasket, and a blocked top radiator hose finishing the job. A reconditioned block is often the quicker, cheaper route than re-lining.
- Body Control Module Failure and Water IngressSerious
On the P38 almost every electrical function runs through the body control module under the driver's seat. Autocar's workshop quote is unambiguous: water ingress can damage it 'but it doesn't need an excuse - one day it'll be fine and the next it'll be up the creek', and a full service history is no protection. Hagerty tells buyers to peer under the seats for water marks on the ECU control units, which usually means the car has been driven through deep water, and warns that a weak battery generates a cascade of error codes and warning lights that look far worse than the fault. Roof drain blockages and leaking door seals are the usual route in.
Regional DVLA Registration Directory
Vehicles and registration batches issued by regional DVLA offices across the UK.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.