2001 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · X853 AUT
2001 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 26 Feb 2001. Recorded mileage 146,284 miles. MOT valid until 30 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 146,284 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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X853 AUT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/12/2025
- 146,284 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
X853 AUT 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 (X853 AUT) between November 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 December 2025 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: Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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: “Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2”; “Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bod”; “Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bo”.
X853 AUT Mileage History
- 13/11/2023143,255 mi
- 17/11/2023143,264 mi+9 mi
- 12/11/2024144,599 mi+1,335 mi
- 12/11/2025146,279 mi+1,680 mi
- 01/12/2025146,284 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 1,477 miles per year across 5 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: Good
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