2001 · 23 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2001 Land Rover Discovery MOT pass rate and common faults

3,375 MOT tests in 2024. 62.2% passed first time, compared with 59.4% for all cars the same age.

105Above average
Passed first time62.2%
Failed or needed repairs37.8%
Typical mileage at test152,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,375 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault4.7%
  2. Position lamp: not working4.1%
  3. Chassis condition: or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting4.0%
  4. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength3.2%
  5. Chassis condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced3.2%
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.7%
  7. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn2.6%
  8. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.5%
  9. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play2.5%
  10. Stop lamp: not working2.2%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics32.0%
  2. Suspension27.7%
  3. Brakes22.2%
  4. Body & chassis19.2%
  5. Steering8.9%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.7%
  7. Emissions & leaks3.8%
  8. Seat belts & airbags3.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine28.7%
  2. Chassis condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced12.1%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded10.8%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.9%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.6%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an abs fault. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2001 Land Rover Discovery?

In 2024, 62.2% of 2001 Land Rover Discovery cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,375 tests. The average for all 23-year-old cars was 59.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2001 Land Rover Discovery?

The most common failure reasons were anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an abs fault; position lamp: not working; chassis condition: or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2001 Land Rover Discovery reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 105, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).