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BU51 GMO

2001 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Lpg 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

130,137 mi
Last recorded130,137 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Discovery109,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 GMO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2019 130,137 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 128,391 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear outer diff seal slight leak

steering box slight misting of oil

steering slight free play

Pass 23 May 2017 126,349 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 125,142 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 119,988 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 113,890 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 113,890 miles

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

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

Nearside coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2013 105,194 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 94,814 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 85,438 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 84,984 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 82,478 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2009 824,478 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 78,455 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 73,660 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2005 60,551 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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BU51 GMO is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 3,950cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GMO, 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 GMO registered?

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

Is BU51 GMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU51 GMO shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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