2001 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · SL51 SOE
2001 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 110,445 miles. MOT expired on 29 Jul 2025.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jul 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 110,445 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SL51 SOE Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/07/2024
- 110,445 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SL51 SOE 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 (SL51 SOE) between October 2022 and July 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 31 July 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis next to mount (6.1.6 (i) (i))”; “Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn x2 bushes on rear axle watt link: pivot & lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded to caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))”.
SL51 SOE Mileage History
- 06/10/2022110,374 mi
- 12/10/2022110,374 mi
- 31/07/2024110,445 mi+71 mi
- 31/07/2024110,445 mi
Average of roughly 39 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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