CarVerify

Free Car Check

BU51 GNN

2001 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

117,656 mi
Last recorded117,656 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Discovery109,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Land Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 GNN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2020 117,656 miles

slight corrosion on both front body mounts but not excessive

Pass 26 Nov 2019 111,191 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear inner wheel arch corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2019 111,187 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength mid body mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength mid body mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body mount/inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2018 109,466 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2018 109,455 miles

Front All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Rear All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 106,914 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 29 Sep 2017 106,914 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 104,922 miles

Centre Front Oil leak engine ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Fuel filter is damp with no obvious leak apparent

Pass 2 Oct 2015 102,002 miles

Centre Front engine oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2014 98,660 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 93,435 miles

both front shock absorber lower bush's are deteriorated

Pass 9 Aug 2012 86,834 miles

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

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

front wipers smear

Fail 9 Aug 2012 86,834 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

front wipers smear

Pass 9 Aug 2011 81,087 miles

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

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

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

Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 9 Aug 2011 81,087 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

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

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

Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 72,196 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 63,519 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 58,427 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 53,797 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 47,876 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2005 39,142 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2005 39,142 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
Full Land Rover Discovery reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BU51 GNN is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GNN, 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

How do I check the history of BU51 GNN?

You can check the full history of BU51 GNN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BU51 GNN registered?

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

Is BU51 GNN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU51 GNN shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BU51 GNN have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BU51 GNN. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.