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BU51 GNF

2001 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

194,454 mi
Last recorded194,454 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Discovery109,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 GNF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2020 194,454 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 188,616 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 179,321 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 172,810 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 161,905 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 150,481 miles

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 137,965 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2013 128,961 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 118,597 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 102,685 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 83,272 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 79,384 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2008 79,384 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2007 68,745 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 58,029 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 52,284 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 GNF is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 GNF, 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 GNF registered?

BU51 GNF is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 5 September 2001.

Is BU51 GNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU51 GNF shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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