2001 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · Y968 ARM
2001 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 12 Jun 2001. Recorded mileage 233,279 miles. MOT valid until 11 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 233,279 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y968 ARM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/04/2026
- 233,279 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y968 ARM 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 (Y968 ARM) between February 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 April 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: Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Steering (5 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
Y968 ARM Mileage History
- 05/02/2024227,265 mi
- 30/01/2025230,903 mi+3,638 mi
- 06/02/2025230,961 mi+58 mi
- 08/04/2026233,269 mi+2,308 mi
- 13/04/2026233,279 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 2,752 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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