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AV51 BKU

2001 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

151,108 mi
Last recorded151,108 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2022
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Discovery109,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 BKU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2022 151,108 miles

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 145,675 miles

Offside Rear towbar removed, chassis corroded not prescribed area

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine oil leak

Fail 22 Jun 2021 145,655 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2020 144,004 miles

Offside Rear Towbar fractured not seriously affecting its strength with 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 141,551 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 135,535 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 125,096 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 124,374 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 117,569 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 175,448 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 115,041 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 102,003 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 90,952 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Oct 2008 79,443 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 79,443 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Underside corroded .

Pass 20 Oct 2007 66,944 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 66,944 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2006 51,956 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 51,956 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2005 36,256 miles

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

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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AV51 BKU is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AV51 BKU, 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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What year was AV51 BKU registered?

AV51 BKU is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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