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BD51 MDE

2001 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

205,532 mi
Last recorded205,532 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2025
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Discovery109,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD51 MDE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2025 205,532 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all four (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2024 197,364 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2023 183,080 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 171,722 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2020 171,258 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Middle & rear exhaust deteriorated

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Bump stops missing

Side steps corroded

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All four trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle covered by mud, not allowing a full inspection

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 162,149 miles

under side of vehicle corroded ( chassis suspension arms)

Fail 30 May 2019 162,149 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under side of vehicle corroded ( chassis suspension arms)

Pass 18 Jan 2018 149,406 miles

chassis has chassis corrosion

Fail 15 Jan 2018 149,303 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Rear fog not working

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

chassis has chassis corrosion

Pass 10 Feb 2017 140,080 miles

Front wipers smearing slightly

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear wiper split

coolant level low

Fail 6 Feb 2017 139,902 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter area (7.2.3)

Front wipers smearing slightly

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear wiper split

coolant level low

Pass 3 Feb 2016 130,322 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 114,486 miles

hydraulic levelling system leak. mechanical action ok

Pass 8 Feb 2014 107,268 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 102,251 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 7 Feb 2013 102,251 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 94,928 miles

both wipers in poor condition

front discs worn and corroded

nearside rear bump stop missing

Fail 9 Jan 2012 94,922 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

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

both wipers in poor condition

front discs worn and corroded

nearside rear bump stop missing

rear discs heavily pitted and corroded

Fail 14 Jan 2011 92,424 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 92,424 miles

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 79,206 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inner and outter edges

Fail 7 Jan 2010 79,206 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inner and outter edges

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Dec 2008 65,340 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2008 65,340 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 45,063 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 39,161 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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BD51 MDE is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BD51 MDE, 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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BD51 MDE is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 December 2001.

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