2001 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · FN51 FJC
2001 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 198,782 miles. MOT expired on 26 Aug 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 198,782 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FN51 FJC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 17/08/2026
- 198,782 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FN51 FJC 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 Discovery (FN51 FJC) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 17 August 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Brake slack adjuster incorrectly adjusted (1.1.18 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”; “Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”.
FN51 FJC Mileage History
- 20/08/2024190,363 mi
- 20/08/2024190,363 mi
- 18/08/2025192,623 mi+2,260 mi
- 28/08/2025192,637 mi+14 mi
- 17/08/2026198,782 mi+6,145 mi
Average of roughly 4,230 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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