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BT51 ZNH

2001 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

215,654 mi
Last recorded215,654 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2024
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Discovery109,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT51 ZNH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2024 215,654 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2024 215,641 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 200,931 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play rear arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2023 200,905 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play onto steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play rear arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 191,983 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 190,596 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2020 190,588 miles

Central Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 185,366 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 185,362 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 181,425 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 178,643 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 176,159 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both rear (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded

front shock absorber turrets corroded to pass limit

gearbox oil leak

heavy underbody corrosion

some front brake imbalance

Fail 17 Nov 2015 176,158 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded main chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting main chassis (6.6.6)

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting main chassis (6.6.6)

exhaust corroded

front shock absorber turrets corroded to pass limit

gearbox oil leak

heavy underbody corrosion

some front brake imbalance

Pass 10 Nov 2014 172,929 miles

Oil leak

o/s & n/s rear main chassis corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2014 172,929 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

o/s & n/s rear main chassis corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2013 166,494 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Vehicle structure fractured not seriously affecting its strength with 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 166,494 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Vehicle structure fractured not seriously affecting its strength with 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 158,292 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 149,996 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 149,993 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2010 143,290 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 139,060 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Dec 2008 132,617 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 128,765 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2006 116,000 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 89,195 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 ZNH is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 ZNH, 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 ZNH is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 14 December 2001.

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