2001 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · Y697 BDE
2001 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 11 Jun 2001. Recorded mileage 107,363 miles. MOT valid until 02 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,363 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y697 BDE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/08/2026
- 107,363 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y697 BDE 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 (Y697 BDE) between June 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 August 2026 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: Steering (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is like”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))”; “Power steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))”.
Y697 BDE Mileage History
- 06/06/2023102,405 mi
- 30/05/2024104,823 mi+2,418 mi
- 05/06/2024104,827 mi+4 mi
- 15/05/2025107,344 mi+2,517 mi
- 04/08/2026107,363 mi+19 mi
Average of roughly 1,568 miles per year across 5 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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