CarVerify

Free Car Check

BG51 BXM

2001 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2495cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

100,131 mi
Last recorded100,131 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2023
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Discovery109,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Land Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 BXM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2023 100,131 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2023 100,131 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 95,902 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security OVER ALL CORODED UNDERE NEATH (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2022 95,902 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting MARKED (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security OVER ALL CORODED UNDERE NEATH (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Pass 22 Oct 2021 76,604 miles

Chassis and sub frame corroded from front to rear, but not excessive

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 74,471 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 72,293 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper WHEEL ARCH CORRODED

Pass 18 Nov 2016 70,925 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 70,925 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Fail 16 Nov 2016 70,925 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 67,736 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 67,736 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Power steering component(s) leaking steering box (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 63,838 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 60,125 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 56,364 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 51,316 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 46,650 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 41,896 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 37,422 miles

Slight binding of O/S/R brake.

Fail 17 Feb 2009 37,412 miles

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

Slight binding of O/S/R brake.

Pass 28 Feb 2008 32,565 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 26,612 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2005 21,396 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
Full Land Rover Discovery reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BG51 BXM is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 BG51 BXM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BG51 BXM?

You can check the full history of BG51 BXM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BG51 BXM registered?

BG51 BXM is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 November 2001.

Is BG51 BXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG51 BXM shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BG51 BXM have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BG51 BXM. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.