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LAND ROVER DISCOVERY2001 · 2.5L DIESEL

SC51 ACF

Vehicle Insight Summary

With 154,362 miles recorded, this GREEN 2001 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY runs on DIESEL with a 2495cc engine. MOT is not on record and tax is unpaid.

MOT
Expired
Expires 14/09/2022
Tax
Untaxed
Expires 31/05/2022
Fuel
DIESEL
Year
2001
Engine
2495cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile based on the most recent inspection data. The final test conducted on 16 September 2021 at 154,362 miles passed with no defects recorded, indicating the vehicle met all safety and environmental standards at that time. However, because this record is now nearly five years out of date as of June 2026, the current mechanical condition is unverified. The lack of recent testing suggests the vehicle has either sat stationary for an extended period or has operated without valid roadworthiness certification. The mileage pattern remains consistent with a 25-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,174 miles per year. Between August 2019 and August 2020, the vehicle covered 2,346 miles, which represents a low annual usage rate. The interval between August 2020 and September 2021 saw a further 1,792 miles. While this low mileage typically reduces wear on drivetrain and engine components, it increases the risk of perished rubber-based suspension parts, seized seals, and seized brake calipers due to lack of regular movement and operation. A buyer must conduct a thorough structural inspection to check for corrosion, particularly on the chassis rails and mounting points which are common failure areas for this model. The failures in December 2018 and August 2020 suggest the vehicle previously required repairs to meet standards, though the specific nature of those faults is not documented. Given the significant gap since the last MOT, a professional inspection of the suspension bushes, fluid-level leaks, and the condition of the brake discs is essential to ensure the vehicle has not deteriorated during its period of inactivity.

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40
/ 100 · Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently
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Full MOT History

MOT data last updated: 6/22/2026, 3:19:31 PM

Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile based on the most recent inspection data. The final test conducted on 16 September 2021 at 154,362 miles passed with no defects recorded, indicating the vehicle met all safety and environmental standards at that time. However, because this record is now nearly five years out of date as of June 2026, the current mechanical condition is unverified. The lack of recent testing suggests the vehicle has either sat stationary for an extended period or has operated without valid roadworthiness certification. The mileage pattern remains consistent with a 25-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,174 miles per year. Between August 2019 and August 2020, the vehicle covered 2,346 miles, which represents a low annual usage rate. The interval between August 2020 and September 2021 saw a further 1,792 miles. While this low mileage typically reduces wear on drivetrain and engine components, it increases the risk of perished rubber-based suspension parts, seized seals, and seized brake calipers due to lack of regular movement and operation. A buyer must conduct a thorough structural inspection to check for corrosion, particularly on the chassis rails and mounting points which are common failure areas for this model. The failures in December 2018 and August 2020 suggest the vehicle previously required repairs to meet standards, though the specific nature of those faults is not documented. Given the significant gap since the last MOT, a professional inspection of the suspension bushes, fluid-level leaks, and the condition of the brake discs is essential to ensure the vehicle has not deteriorated during its period of inactivity.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Our records for this Land Rover Discovery (SC51 ACF) from 2001 show a total of 5 MOT tests between December 2018 and September 2021.

The vehicle has achieved an overall 60% pass rate, with 3 passes and 2 failures recorded. A decent overall history, though the failure record warrants a closer look for any patterns.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There are 12 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

A total of 7 failure items have been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))”; “Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.

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ADVISORY