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BU51 GKD

2001 Land Rover Range Rover

Blue Petrol 4554cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

121,563 mi
Last recorded121,563 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Range Rover100,333 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 GKD
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,554cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 121,563 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 118,099 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2024 118,094 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 114,332 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 110,274 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 101,083 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 92,434 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 91,952 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 91,493 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 90,953 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 90,365 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear, by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 89,303 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 88,347 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 87,367 miles

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

Offside front tyre outer edge is cut and cracked.

Pass 3 Oct 2012 86,139 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 85,029 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 83,795 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 81,401 miles

Steering joint/drop arm, drag link section has slight play

Fail 22 Sep 2009 81,388 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Steering joint/drop arm, drag link section has slight play

Pass 14 Oct 2008 78,041 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 72,741 miles

Nearside and offside Air Bag units slightly deteriorated.

Pass 10 Nov 2006 65,334 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 56,402 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 56,402 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

nearside front tyre outer wall cut

oil leak from gearbox

How Reliable is the Land Rover Range Rover?

Based on 2,072,334 MOT tests across 178,266 vehicles.

77.9%
Pass Rate
6,020
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
178,266
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 63,439
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,185
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 26,735
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 26,213
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21,118
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BU51 GKD is a 2001 Land Rover Range Rover in Blue with a 4,554cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2001 Land Rover Range Rover models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 100,333 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Range Rover fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 63,439 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU51 GKD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Range Rover typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 25 years old, this Land Rover Range Rover is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BU51 GKD is a 2001 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 20 November 2001.

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