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BC51 LPE

2001 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2024
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

146,219 mi
Last recorded146,219 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Discovery109,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC51 LPE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Apr 2025 146,219 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting next to coil spring (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 144,685 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 139,085 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2022 139,075 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 134,590 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced centre rear body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 130,740 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 126,126 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 121,253 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 116,940 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 111,518 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 105,891 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 97,674 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 90,157 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 82,181 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 72,683 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 65,666 miles

offside wiper splitting on end

Pass 12 Nov 2009 57,101 miles

both lower shocker bushes poor front

both rear suspension level switches poor

Fail 11 Nov 2009 57,072 miles

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

both lower shocker bushes poor front

both rear suspension level switches poor

o/s rear tyre close to limit

Pass 11 Nov 2008 52,164 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 47,901 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 43,988 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 43,988 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2005 36,749 miles

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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BC51 LPE is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 BC51 LPE, 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 BC51 LPE registered?

BC51 LPE is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 November 2001.

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The MOT history for BC51 LPE shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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