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BT51 DYU

2001 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

186,199 mi
Last recorded186,199 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Discovery109,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT51 DYU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2019 186,199 miles

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

o/s front bodymount coroded

Fail 4 Jan 2019 186,196 miles

Headlamp aim too high cannot adjust adjuster broken (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced end of sill wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

o/s front bodymount coroded

Pass 6 Jun 2017 147,366 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 May 2017 147,358 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Jun 2016 146,056 miles

oil below minimum level

Pass 30 Jun 2015 141,948 miles

Coolant below minimum level

Oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2014 139,202 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

center stop lamp not working

Pass 29 Oct 2013 134,042 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 134,042 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 127,041 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 122,532 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2012 122,453 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

N/S and O/S wiper blades split

Nail in nearside rear tyre

O/S/F indicator lens insecure

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 115,134 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 115,134 miles

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

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

O/S/R tyre wearing on edge.

Pass 15 Feb 2010 102,198 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 91,015 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 80,298 miles

N/S/F tyre showing wear.

Pass 17 Jan 2007 62,314 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 38,525 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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BT51 DYU is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BT51 DYU, 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 BT51 DYU registered?

BT51 DYU is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 December 2001.

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