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BU51 GMY

2001 Land Rover Discovery

Red Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2019
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

108,564 mi
Last recorded108,564 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Discovery109,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 GMY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 9 Feb 2018 108,564 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 105,393 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 102,423 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 97,010 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 89,505 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2012 82,249 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 73,853 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2010 68,155 miles

Oil leak

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

n/s wiper torn

Pass 27 Oct 2009 61,944 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 55,404 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 49,477 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 39,501 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 GMY is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GMY, 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 GMY registered?

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

Is BU51 GMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU51 GMY shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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