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BC51 OCO

2001 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

177,735 mi
Last recorded177,735 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2022
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Discovery109,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC51 OCO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2022 177,735 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 175,932 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 175,932 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s rear to n/s front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 167,441 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 167,441 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 161,614 miles

Nearside Front slight noise when rotated

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion nearside aux step,and over sills restricting full inspection

smell of fuel in engine bay,no visible leak,unable to fully inspect due to engine covers

Fail 13 Feb 2018 161,605 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front slight noise when rotated

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion nearside aux step,and over sills restricting full inspection

smell of fuel in engine bay,no visible leak,unable to fully inspect due to engine covers

Pass 30 Nov 2016 152,847 miles

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

o/s front wheel brg noisy

Pass 3 Dec 2015 141,487 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 131,353 miles

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

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

Pass 16 Dec 2013 123,434 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 115,189 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 105,512 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 95,698 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 84,424 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 72,533 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 60,740 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 52,744 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 44,597 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 OCO is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 OCO, 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 OCO registered?

BC51 OCO is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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