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2001 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · Y194 BFX

Y194 BFX

2001 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2001. Recorded mileage 158,568 miles. MOT expired on 18 Aug 2025. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model
LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
Year / Origin
2001 · Leeds
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 18 Aug 2025
Road Tax
SORN
Recorded Mileage
158,568 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
DIESEL · 2.5L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 18 Aug 2025
Tax Status
SORN
Statutory Off Road (SORN)
Fuel Type
DIESEL
Year
2001
Engine
2495cc
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Y194 BFX Key Findings

  • 3 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 20/08/2024
  • 158,568 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

Y194 BFX MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 5 Sept 2026, 18:49
MOT Analysis

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 (Y194 BFX) between June 2022 and August 2024.

The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.

The record shows no MOT failures, although 22 advisory notices note items to monitor.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue). 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.

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Y194 BFX Mileage History

  1. 17/06/2022142,065 mi
  2. 14/08/2023148,346 mi+6,281 mi
  3. 20/08/2024158,568 mi+10,222 mi

Average of roughly 7,583 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

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2001 Common Problems
MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
60
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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MOT Expired or Failed
Tax Status Unknown
Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
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