2001 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · 2 EC
2001 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 30 Aug 2001. Recorded mileage 173,064 miles. MOT valid until 16 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2001
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 173,064 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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2 EC Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/04/2026
- 173,064 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
2 EC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
28 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Land Rover Discovery (2 EC) between August 2006 and April 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 14 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (13 issues), Windscreen (10 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Steering (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 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: “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)”.
2 EC Mileage History
- 21/08/200651,226 mi
- 13/08/200761,044 mi+9,818 mi
- 05/08/200869,303 mi+8,259 mi
- 18/08/200978,794 mi+9,491 mi
- 16/08/201089,605 mi+10,811 mi
- 20/08/201089,707 mi+102 mi
- 26/07/201199,777 mi+10,070 mi
- 26/07/201199,777 mi
- 10/07/2012109,525 mi+9,748 mi
- 09/07/2013119,181 mi+9,656 mi
- 09/07/2013119,187 mi+6 mi
- 09/07/2014127,337 mi+8,150 mi
- 09/07/2014127,337 mi
- 06/07/2015134,026 mi+6,689 mi
- 27/06/2016139,997 mi+5,971 mi
- 29/06/2016139,997 mi
- 10/08/2017146,231 mi+6,234 mi
- 16/07/2018150,772 mi+4,541 mi
- 17/07/2018150,772 mi
- 15/07/2019157,057 mi+6,285 mi
- 23/07/2020160,694 mi+3,637 mi
- 23/07/2020160,694 mi
- 23/08/2021161,993 mi+1,299 mi
- 23/08/2022163,316 mi+1,323 mi
- 18/04/2023164,034 mi+718 mi
- 09/04/2024166,540 mi+2,506 mi
- 26/03/2025169,450 mi+2,910 mi
- 14/04/2026173,064 mi+3,614 mi
Average of roughly 6,201 miles per year across 28 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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.
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