2001 Land Rover Discovery · 13,452 MOT tests
2001 Land Rover Discovery reliability
2001 Land Rover Discoverys fail 38% of first MOT tests, 14% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 24 of 25 Discovery years (13,452 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Land Rover Discoverys: 25.3%)
- 38%
- first-time fail rate (all Land Rover Discoverys: 25.3%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 14% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 21
- 151,088
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 21
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 13,452
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2001 against the years either side
- 2000 cars: 17% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2001 car does worse)
- 2002 cars: 20% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2001 car does worse)
- Weak spot: steering, 6.9% of tests fail here (22% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 60% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2001 car carries a 51 plate (September–December 2001).
Common problems
What fails on a 2001 Land Rover Discovery
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics20.3%
- Suspension16.9%
- Brakes13.6%
- Body, chassis and structure13.4%
- Steering6.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5.6%
- Seat belts and airbags3.7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 4.66%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
ABS warning lamp shows a fault 4.04%
A lit ABS warning means the anti-lock system may not work, so wheels could lock during emergency braking.
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 3.4%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
Chassis corroded, rigidity significantly reduced 3.12%
Serious corrosion weakens the chassis, affecting crash safety and handling, so specialist assessment is needed.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.8%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Stop lamp not working 2.77%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Common advisories
Engine oil leak, not excessive (24.83%) · Chassis corroded but still rigid (11.47%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (9.64%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (6.43%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (5.7%) · Brake pads wearing thin (5.35%)
Other years
Every Land Rover Discovery year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery reliable?
2001 Land Rover Discoverys fail 38% of first MOT tests, 14% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 24 of 25 Discovery years (13,452 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2001 Land Rover Discovery MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (4.66% of tests), abs warning lamp shows a fault (4.04% of tests), suspension mounting area seriously corroded (3.4% of tests).
How many miles should a 2001 Land Rover Discovery have done?
At its MOT aged about 21, a typical 2001 Land Rover Discovery shows 151,088 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2001 car?
A car first registered in 2001 carries a 51 plate (September–December 2001).
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