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BU51 GZM

2001 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

199,497 mi
Last recorded199,497 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2022
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Discovery109,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2022 199,497 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides of chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both front inner wheel arches corroding

Pass 24 Feb 2021 185,807 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive fuel pipes corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

pulls to left under braking

Fail 24 Feb 2021 185,807 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Fluid leak, but not excessive fuel pipes corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

pulls to left under braking

Fail 28 Jan 2021 185,797 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 179,173 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

handbrake effort low 16%

handbrake travel high

Pass 30 Jan 2019 169,463 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front too rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 156,007 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front too rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 148,424 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre centre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre centre ()

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened non obligatory seat belt (5.2.2a)

Offside steering wheel horn button not working

dog cage fitted in the boot, so both adult seat belts not tested.

Fail 1 Feb 2017 148,424 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Central Rear stop light not working

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre centre ()

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre centre ()

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened non obligatory seat belt (5.2.2a)

Offside steering wheel horn button not working

dog cage fitted in the boot, so both adult seat belts not tested.

Pass 28 Jan 2016 145,979 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 143,798 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 142,144 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 139,276 miles

engine oil level low

Pass 9 Aug 2011 129,821 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 129,821 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 115,533 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 100,589 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

power steering box damp with oil

Pass 30 Jul 2008 81,913 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 81,913 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 74,713 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2006 61,835 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 61,619 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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 GZM is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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