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BT51 ZLV

2001 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2016
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

177,186 mi
Last recorded177,186 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Discovery109,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT51 ZLV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2015 177,186 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 3 Dec 2015 177,180 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 11 Dec 2014 168,207 miles

damaged front bumper

missing clutch pedal rubber

Pass 19 Dec 2013 159,823 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 150,128 miles

advise slight play in nsr anti roll bar link

Pass 30 Dec 2011 139,802 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2011 139,802 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

advise front brake discs worn advis replacement

Fail 3 Dec 2010 127,546 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 127,546 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 110,850 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 110,841 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 10 Dec 2008 97,088 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

advise front discs worn advise replacement

advise oil weap from steering box

Pass 10 Dec 2008 97,088 miles

advise oil weap from steering box

advise front discs worn advise replacement

Pass 6 Dec 2007 85,098 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 72,769 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2006 72,769 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2005 59,829 miles

Deterioration of rear number plate

Wear low on both rear tyres

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 ZLV is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ZLV, 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 ZLV registered?

BT51 ZLV is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 December 2001.

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