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BU51 GRX

2001 Land Rover Discovery

Green Lpg 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

149,468 mi
Last recorded149,468 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Discovery109,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 GRX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2020 149,468 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Slight play in lower Watts linkage bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 143,540 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 136,755 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 136,755 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2015 127,388 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil Leak

Water Leak O/S/F

Fail 10 Sep 2015 127,388 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil Leak

Water Leak O/S/F

Pass 6 Jun 2014 120,079 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 119,974 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 111,803 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 104,535 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 89,971 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 78,800 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 64,169 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 48,851 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 48,851 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 44,929 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 GRX is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 3,950cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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

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