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BU51 GSO

2001 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

104,384 mi
Last recorded104,384 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Discovery109,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 GSO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2017 104,384 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2017 104,383 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Fail 11 May 2017 104,361 miles

Fuel system component leaking Filter/housing (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 18 May 2016 101,045 miles

Offside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Fail 11 May 2016 101,044 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 11 May 2015 96,547 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 91,373 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 91,327 miles

Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 14 May 2013 82,079 miles

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

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

Fail 14 May 2013 82,076 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2012 76,053 miles

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

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

Fail 8 May 2012 76,052 miles

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 70,663 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 70,663 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 63,272 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 May 2009 56,252 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 51,423 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 51,423 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

o/s/f tyre tread distorted

rear tyres close to limit

Pass 25 Apr 2007 45,572 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 39,377 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 GSO is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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