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BT51 DYV

2001 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,761 mi
Last recorded168,761 miles
Recorded on17 May 2023
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Discovery109,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 May 2023 168,761 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

general underbody corrosion & suspension

Pass 2 Feb 2022 162,410 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working eye level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

general corrosion to chassis

Pass 22 Jan 2021 152,369 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2021 152,369 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 146,150 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2020 146,131 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings panhard rod (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Mar 2019 140,415 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 135,278 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 128,003 miles

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

only one horn push working.

slight brake binding o/s/f.

Fail 9 Jul 2016 127,869 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

only one horn push working.

slight brake binding o/s/f.

Pass 6 Jul 2015 117,441 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Jul 2015 117,440 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 116,483 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 116,483 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 116,241 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 113,156 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 112,940 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2011 109,437 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 11 Nov 2011 109,437 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 104,700 miles

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

n/s wiperblade split

n/s/r tyre starting to crack

o/s/r tyre starting to crack

Pass 5 Dec 2009 100,405 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 Dec 2009 100,372 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 Dec 2008 88,918 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 88,918 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 80,353 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 75,471 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 70,772 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 DYV is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BT51 DYV, 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 DYV registered?

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

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