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BCV 884T

2001 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

118,369 mi
Last recorded118,369 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Discovery109,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBCV 884T
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 118,369 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 117,607 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 114,903 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 109,469 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber lower bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber lower bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 105,130 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 163,031 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 163,031 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 97,095 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 95,761 miles

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

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

engine has a oil leak

Fail 4 Jul 2018 95,761 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front cross-member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

engine has a oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2017 94,635 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 94,635 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 92,828 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 86,656 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 83,998 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 81,268 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 79,100 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2011 76,176 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 71,042 miles

BOTH FRONT WIPER BBLADES HAVE TEARS

Pass 6 Jul 2009 66,039 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 61,298 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 56,174 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 50,408 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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BCV 884T is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 BCV 884T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BCV 884T registered?

BCV 884T is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 April 2001.

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The MOT history for BCV 884T shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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