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BT51 ZMY

2001 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2023
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,589 mi
Last recorded160,589 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2022
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Discovery109,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2022 160,589 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2022 160,574 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 157,176 miles

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2021 157,171 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill in wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 153,457 miles

Front bumper damaged

Fail 3 Nov 2020 153,415 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front bumper damaged

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 148,120 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front slight bind

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 139,615 miles

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded around tank area ()

Fail 1 Nov 2018 139,572 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm bush foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm bush foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column such that there is a serious risk of detachment (2.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded around tank area ()

Pass 1 Dec 2017 135,624 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 130,843 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 130,843 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 122,524 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leak on to steering box

slight oil leak n/s drive shaft oil seal front

Fail 19 Jan 2016 122,524 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leak on to steering box

slight oil leak n/s drive shaft oil seal front

Pass 22 Jan 2015 113,180 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Slight play on drivers seat runners

Pass 26 Mar 2014 109,090 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 101,282 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 101,282 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2012 93,096 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 92,997 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 84,129 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 75,009 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 67,799 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 67,799 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 56,645 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jan 2007 46,362 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front wipers starting to split

Pass 7 Dec 2005 43,883 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 ZMY is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery in Green 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 ZMY, 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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BT51 ZMY is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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