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BU51 GUC

2001 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

147,124 mi
Last recorded147,124 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Discovery109,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 GUC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2016 147,124 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 147,102 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded anti roll bar mtg. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded anti roll bar mtg. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outrigg holed . (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering chassis leg at rear axle cracked and corroded . (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis leg at tow bar mtg . (6.6.6)

Rear Inner Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement axle bushes both badly worn . (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 May 2016 147,074 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis leg holed at suspension mtg .two places . (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering main chassis leg holed at shocker mtg and towbar mtg . (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

ser serious engine oil leak . ios engine oil leak

Pass 5 May 2015 135,220 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 124,734 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 124,714 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 119,637 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 114,340 miles

O/S/R brake back plate corroded

O/S/R bump stop missing

Rear chassis covered in surface corrosion

Fail 20 Sep 2012 114,210 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

O/S/R brake back plate corroded

O/S/R bump stop missing

Rear chassis covered in surface corrosion

Pass 26 Sep 2011 106,929 miles

corrosion on chassis

Fail 21 Sep 2011 106,867 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

corrosion on chassis

Pass 4 Oct 2010 100,133 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 90,774 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 90,769 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)

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

Offside Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 86,371 miles

Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 81,669 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 73,408 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 73,403 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 GUC is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 GUC, 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 GUC is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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