2001 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · DU51 OPV
2001 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 28 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 116,358 miles. MOT expired on 01 Oct 2025.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,358 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DU51 OPV Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/10/2024
- 116,358 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DU51 OPV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Land Rover Discovery (DU51 OPV) between October 2021 and October 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 6 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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.
DU51 OPV Mileage History
- 27/10/2021110,487 mi
- 09/05/2023115,541 mi+5,054 mi
- 03/10/2024116,358 mi+817 mi
Average of roughly 2,001 miles per year across 3 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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