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BU51 GPV

2001 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

131,555 mi
Last recorded131,555 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Discovery109,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2019 131,555 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Oct 2019 131,555 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated and likely to cause a short-circuit (4.10 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear levelling device detached

Pass 24 Sep 2018 117,569 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 117,507 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 110,478 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 102,757 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 93,596 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear from hoses to front (3.6.B.2c)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 17 Aug 2015 93,596 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear from hoses to front (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 82,668 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 71,497 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 60,399 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 51,928 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear bump stop missing

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear bump stop missing

Pass 7 Sep 2010 41,818 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 30,641 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 26,275 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 26,275 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Sep 2007 23,141 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 18,597 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 14,099 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 GPV is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 GPV, 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 GPV registered?

BU51 GPV is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 September 2001.

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