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BD51 NLV

2001 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

89,474 mi
Last recorded89,474 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Discovery109,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 89,474 miles

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

bumper corners have damage and been tempary repaired

Fail 18 Mar 2025 89,474 miles

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

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted Both sides (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 87,669 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2023 87,669 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 87,342 miles

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

all bumper corners have damage

Pass 29 Jul 2019 87,074 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear bottom of rear wings have temperory fixing but still secure

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced by tow bar bracket (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear bottom of wing has temporary fixing but still secure

both front bottom joint rubber boots slightly perished

Pass 5 Oct 2017 84,997 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 82,525 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 80,314 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 75,231 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 3 Sep 2014 75,231 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 72,379 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Aug 2013 72,379 miles

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

Rear Air suspension levelling valve insecure (2.4.D.4)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Aug 2012 70,556 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 70,556 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 67,540 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 67,540 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 65,025 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 65,025 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 May 2009 62,523 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 57,711 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight cut nearside rear tyre

steering box looks slightly damp

Fail 26 Oct 2007 57,711 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight cut nearside rear tyre

steering box looks slightly damp

Pass 20 Oct 2006 50,626 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 NLV is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 NLV, 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 BD51 NLV registered?

BD51 NLV is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 14 December 2001.

Is BD51 NLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD51 NLV shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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