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BU51 GNJ

2001 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

152,829 mi
Last recorded152,829 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Discovery109,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 GNJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2016 152,829 miles

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

corrosion n/s/r inner arch and o/s/r chassis rail, not excessive at present

front shock absorber lower mounting bushes are tearing, no play

Pass 2 Nov 2015 143,971 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 133,431 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 123,722 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 115,084 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 106,530 miles

front shock absorber lower mounting bushes have slight play in them

o/s/r light lens is cracked, not effecting output or colour

pas steering box weeping very slightly

slight play in the n/s/r anti roll bar link arm

slight play in the o/s track rod end

Pass 1 Nov 2010 97,400 miles

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

o/s wing mirror glass is cracked, view through it ok for test

slight play in the n/s/r anti roll bar link

slight play in the o/s drag link ball joint

Pass 29 Oct 2009 88,284 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 29 Oct 2009 88,284 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 80,642 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 71,823 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 63,307 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 63,307 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 57,250 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 GNJ is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GNJ, 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 GNJ registered?

BU51 GNJ is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 13 September 2001.

Is BU51 GNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU51 GNJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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