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BU51 GYR

2001 Land Rover Discovery

Green Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

104,121 mi
Last recorded104,121 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Discovery109,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 GYR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 104,121 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 102,971 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 102,254 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 101,353 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 100,339 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 99,211 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 96,491 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 95,171 miles

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 14 May 2018 95,171 miles

Nearside Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 May 2017 92,653 miles

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

corrosion to under side

Pass 25 Jan 2016 88,093 miles

Body has slight corrosion chassis rails all (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion under (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2015 85,699 miles

Oil leak

very light surface corrosion on chassie

Pass 9 Jan 2014 84,725 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 81,729 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 80,199 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 79,018 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 76,438 miles

slight play in front prop shaft u/j

Pass 12 Jan 2009 71,911 miles

CHILD SEAT POORLY FITTED LOOSE WITHIN SEAT BELT

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Jan 2009 71,911 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

CHILD SEAT POORLY FITTED LOOSE WITHIN SEAT BELT

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Jan 2008 65,372 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 57,589 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 57,589 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2006 52,911 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 51,954 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 GYR is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GYR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU51 GYR registered?

BU51 GYR is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 11 October 2001.

Is BU51 GYR safe to buy?

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