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A6 BUA

2001 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

184,716 mi
Last recorded184,716 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Discovery109,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 BUA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2019 184,716 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2018 142,268 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

center exhaust bush worn

Fail 26 Apr 2018 142,204 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

center exhaust bush worn

Pass 27 Apr 2017 134,684 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play rear link (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Apr 2017 134,684 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play rear link (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Apr 2016 127,410 miles

acs system slight leakage

slight corrosion n/s/r chassis

Pass 8 May 2015 122,582 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 119,470 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Apr 2014 119,465 miles

Centre Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 8 May 2013 114,227 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 May 2012 108,610 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 103,286 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 94,281 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 85,235 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 May 2009 85,198 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 May 2008 121,332 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 106,478 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 58,418 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 May 2006 58,418 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?

Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
6,904
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
325,470
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 153,632
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 141,712
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 136,366
position lamp(s) not working 91,214
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 88,089
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A6 BUA is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2001 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 109,579 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Discovery fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 153,632 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A6 BUA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Discovery typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 25 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A6 BUA is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 April 2001.

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