2001 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · 44 FDE
2001 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 27 Oct 2001. Recorded mileage 60,245 miles. MOT expired on 19 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2001
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 60,245 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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44 FDE Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/10/2025
- 60,245 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (4 mentions)
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44 FDE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Land Rover Discovery (44 FDE) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 4 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (4 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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.
44 FDE Mileage History
- 14/10/202258,467 mi
- 06/10/202359,224 mi+757 mi
- 14/10/202459,719 mi+495 mi
- 16/10/202560,245 mi+526 mi
Average of roughly 592 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Discovery 2 (L318)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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