2001 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · YV51 NRZ
2001 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 28 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 161,522 miles. MOT valid until 25 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 161,522 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YV51 NRZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/02/2026
- 161,522 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YV51 NRZ 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 (YV51 NRZ) between August 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 February 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: Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Towbar attachment insecure bolt loose O/S/Rear (6.1.6 (c) (i))”; “Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chass”; “Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))”.
YV51 NRZ Mileage History
- 08/08/2023155,854 mi
- 14/08/2023155,858 mi+4 mi
- 13/08/2024160,624 mi+4,766 mi
- 27/08/2024160,649 mi+25 mi
- 26/02/2026161,522 mi+873 mi
Average of roughly 2,218 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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