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BU51 GLZ

2001 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

292,422 mi
Last recorded292,422 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Discovery109,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 GLZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2016 292,422 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Drivers door slight play.

Oil leak ()

Underneath vehicle has been under-sealed preventing full inspection.

Pass 4 Aug 2015 280,796 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both inner sills on body slightly corroded

slight oil leaks from diff onto cv boots

Pass 3 Jul 2014 266,946 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

all brake pipes greased preventing full inspection

n/s wiper blade secured with cable tie

n/s/f door check strap cracking

n/s/r door check strap cracking

o/s/f door check strap cracking

o/s/r door check strap cracking

Fail 2 Jul 2014 266,876 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

all brake pipes greased preventing full inspection

n/s wiper blade secured with cable tie

n/s/f door check strap cracking

n/s/r door check strap cracking

o/s/f door check strap cracking

o/s/r door check strap cracking

Pass 10 Jul 2013 250,414 miles

Oil leak

brake pipes coated preventing full inspection

Pass 11 Jul 2012 236,155 miles

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

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

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

Gear oil leak at transfer box

Minor engine oil leak

Power steering fluid leak at steering box

Pass 22 Jul 2011 223,398 miles

Minnor ol leak

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

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

Suspension pipes corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2010 205,877 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 185,347 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 5 Jul 2008 161,149 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 161,141 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 136,969 miles

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

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

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

Slight play on nearside front anti roll bar D bush

Fail 28 Jul 2007 136,969 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Slight play on nearside front anti roll bar D bush

Pass 26 Jul 2006 110,480 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 110,474 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

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

air bag warning lamp staying on

Pass 30 Jul 2005 83,315 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2005 83,315 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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 GLZ is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GLZ, 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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BU51 GLZ is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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