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BU51 GSY

2001 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2023
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

83,121 mi
Last recorded83,121 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2022
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Discovery109,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 GSY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2022 83,121 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 81,704 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 21 Sep 2021 81,704 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 78,679 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 77,217 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 76,652 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 75,707 miles

Oil leak engine / gearbox oil leak ()

pipes to control block corroding

Fail 23 Aug 2017 75,697 miles

Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking control block mid off car (2.4.D.2)

Fluid suspension pipe leaking rear ram pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak engine / gearbox oil leak ()

pipes to control block corroding

Pass 10 Sep 2016 74,596 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

engine oil leak

slight weep on susp leveling pump and rear ram

Fail 10 Sep 2016 74,596 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high slightly odd pattern (1.8)

engine oil leak

slight weep on susp leveling pump and rear ram

Pass 11 Sep 2015 70,855 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front brake discs worn

Slight lift at offside front lower suspension ball joint

Various corroded sections around chassis

Various oil leaks around engine

Various suspension bushes starting to perish

Fail 5 Sep 2015 70,846 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust system corroded

Front brake discs worn

Slight lift at offside front lower suspension ball joint

Various corroded sections around chassis

Various oil leaks around engine

Various suspension bushes starting to perish

Pass 19 Aug 2014 67,129 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2013 64,433 miles

nearside mirror damaged slightly

Fail 5 Sep 2013 64,433 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside mirror damaged slightly

Pass 31 Aug 2012 61,435 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 61,435 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)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 57,713 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 49,925 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 43,400 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 40,641 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 38,535 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 37,482 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 37,482 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2005 36,015 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 GSY is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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

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