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BT51 ZLX

2001 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

161,582 mi
Last recorded161,582 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2021
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Discovery109,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT51 ZLX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2021 161,582 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

handbrake travel

Pass 16 Jul 2019 149,570 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower cross memeber (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2019 149,565 miles

Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached both (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced both tail lights (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower cross memeber (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2017 135,832 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play idler arm (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 12 Jan 2017 135,832 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear and across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play idler arm (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 129,370 miles

N/S/R BRAKE PIPE SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Fail 27 Nov 2015 129,370 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush BOTH FRONT LOWER (2.7.4)

N/S/R BRAKE PIPE SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 121,013 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

noise engine

rear seat un able to test.

under car very muddy

Fail 31 Oct 2014 121,013 miles

Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

noise engine

rear seat un able to test.

under car very muddy

Pass 13 Nov 2013 117,135 miles

n/s/r tyre worn low inner edge

under car muddy

Pass 5 Nov 2012 112,025 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 107,532 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 107,532 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 103,048 miles

damage screen

wear all disc

Pass 5 Nov 2009 97,830 miles

surface rust to rear chassis

windscreen chipped o/s

Pass 11 Nov 2008 90,579 miles

windscreen chipped

Pass 29 Nov 2007 85,493 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 73,009 miles

front disc lipped

Pass 29 Nov 2005 57,810 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 ZLX is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery in Green 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 ZLX, 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 ZLX registered?

BT51 ZLX is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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