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BF51 ZVC

2001 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

119,320 mi
Last recorded119,320 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2011
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Discovery109,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 ZVC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2011 119,320 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

rear back plats corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2010 108,428 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 96,265 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside and offside rear brakes...back plates have corrosion

Nearside and offside rear bump stops missing

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

Offside rear indicator damage to lens cover

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 May 2009 96,265 miles

Nearside and offside rear brakes...back plates have corrosion

Nearside and offside rear bump stops missing

Offside rear indicator damage to lens cover

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 May 2008 82,107 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 82,107 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 77,184 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 68,475 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 68,470 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 13 Oct 2005 59,260 miles

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

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 ZVC is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ZVC, 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 ZVC registered?

BF51 ZVC is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 7 September 2001.

Is BF51 ZVC safe to buy?

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