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BU51 GKV

2001 Land Rover Discovery

Green Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

85,507 mi
Last recorded85,507 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Discovery109,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 GKV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 85,507 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2025 85,505 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 May 2024 85,004 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis at sides of fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust system heavily corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2023 83,288 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 82,481 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2021 81,858 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

rear exhaust joint corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2021 81,585 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached chassis alongside fuel tank as marked in various places (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2020 80,480 miles

Nearside Front Drag link 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 Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 79,693 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 73,819 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 68,011 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 28 Feb 2017 68,011 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 4 Mar 2016 59,583 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 52,184 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 51,407 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 50,497 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 47,191 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 45,520 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 42,227 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 37,031 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 30,846 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 26,918 miles

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

surface corrosion to front and rear brake discs

Fail 13 Feb 2007 26,918 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

surface corrosion to front and rear brake discs

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 GKV is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 BU51 GKV, 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 BU51 GKV registered?

BU51 GKV is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 6 September 2001.

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The MOT history for BU51 GKV shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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