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BF51 ZTT

2001 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

170,028 mi
Last recorded170,028 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2025
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Discovery109,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 ZTT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2025 170,028 miles

Nearside Front bumper damaged

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

Fail 12 Feb 2025 170,025 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front bumper damaged

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024 168,295 miles

Advise Underbody is heavily covered in mud but is acceptable

Offside Rear Advise corrosion to chassis leg but is not by a structural part and is acceptable

Fail 20 Feb 2024 168,293 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Advise Underbody is heavily covered in mud but is acceptable

Offside Rear Advise corrosion to chassis leg but is not by a structural part and is acceptable

Pass 10 Mar 2023 145,269 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner inner arch corroded

Nearside Front Nail in tyre leaking ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

radiator leaking coolant

rear chassis H section heavily corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2023 145,269 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner inner arch corroded

Nearside Front Nail in tyre leaking ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

radiator leaking coolant

rear chassis H section heavily corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2022 144,087 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting n/s and o/s (6.1.6 (i) (i))

chip in screen

Fail 11 Mar 2022 144,087 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting n/s and o/s (6.1.6 (i) (i))

chip in screen

Pass 25 Feb 2021 141,968 miles

chip in screen

front inner wings corroded/rusty

o/s rear brake sticking slightly

rear tyres wearing on edge

slight oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2020 135,638 miles

chip in screen

front brake discs slightly worn

rear brake pads slightly low

rear tyres wearing slightly on inner edge

Pass 11 Mar 2019 119,094 miles

chip in screen

slight oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2018 105,288 miles

chip in screen

keep check on rear tyre depths

slight oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2017 95,399 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 95,365 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 87,031 miles

keep check on front tyre depths

Fail 17 Feb 2016 87,031 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

keep check on front tyre depths

Pass 11 Mar 2015 80,074 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 80,074 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 72,332 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 64,561 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 61,297 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 59,455 miles

coolant leak from os of radiator

Pass 17 Mar 2010 56,688 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 50,129 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2008 46,862 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 41,716 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 36,982 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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BF51 ZTT is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 BF51 ZTT, 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 BF51 ZTT registered?

BF51 ZTT is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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