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BF51 YRZ

2001 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

138,345 mi
Last recorded138,345 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Discovery109,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 YRZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 138,345 miles

Nearside Front body mounting corroded

Offside Front body mounting corroded

chassis very rusty but solid

Fail 20 Oct 2025 138,344 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

offside rear body mounting corroded

offside rear brake backplate missing

rear nearside body mounting corroded

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

chassis very rusty but solid

nearside front body mounting corroded

nearside rear brake backplate missing

offside front body mounting corroded

offside front brake binding

Pass 20 Sep 2024 133,876 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

nearside front body mounting corroded

offside front body mounting corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2024 133,876 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

nearside front body mounting corroded

offside front body mounting corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2023 131,873 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2023 131,878 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 130,305 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear BRAKE BACK PLATE CORRODED AWAY

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively OK ON BRAKE TESTER (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 13 Dec 2021 130,305 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear BRAKE BACK PLATE CORRODED AWAY

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively OK ON BRAKE TESTER (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 127,386 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2020 127,386 miles

Central Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar 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 Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 122,823 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 119,955 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

evidence of welding to various parts of the chassis.

Pass 11 May 2017 117,762 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

evidence of welding repairs to the o.s.and n.s.rear chassis sections.

Pass 10 May 2016 115,161 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

evidence of welding repairs to the chassis combined with newly applied underseal to repaired areas.

Pass 13 Apr 2015 113,689 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 113,689 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 112,194 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

engine oil lvel low.

general rusting to the chassis.

o.s.r.and n.s.r.suspension rebound rubbers missing.

Pass 12 Apr 2013 108,568 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 108,534 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

rear axle tie bar bushes perished

Pass 19 Mar 2012 105,644 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 105,503 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 102,331 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 99,764 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 95,262 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 89,967 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 89,780 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 81,821 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 77,361 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 77,361 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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BF51 YRZ is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 BF51 YRZ, 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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BF51 YRZ is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 September 2001.

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