2001 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · WK51 XAE
2001 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 117,542 miles. MOT status: Failed.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Truro
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,542 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WK51 XAE Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 12/01/2022
- 117,542 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
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WK51 XAE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 2001 Land Rover Discovery (WK51 XAE) between January 2022 and January 2022.
The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 January 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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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: Poor
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- TD5 Head Gasket FailureSerious
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- TD5 Injector Harness Oil MigrationSerious
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- Air Suspension and ACE System FailuresSerious
Self-levelling suspension (SLS) air bags perish and compressors fail. The ACE system leaks from corroded pipes, causing handling issues and expensive repairs.
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