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BU51 GKP

2001 Land Rover Discovery

Black Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2011
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

30,332 mi
Last recorded30,332 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2010
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Discovery109,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 GKP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2010 30,332 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 30,332 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

all four tyrers are cracking

front and rear discs pitted

Pass 31 Dec 2008 28,624 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2008 28,624 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 27,051 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 27,051 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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BU51 GKP is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BU51 GKP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU51 GKP registered?

BU51 GKP is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 September 2001.

Is BU51 GKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU51 GKP shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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