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BU51 GZN

2001 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

130,416 mi
Last recorded130,416 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Discovery109,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 GZN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2020 130,416 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 128,948 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 128,948 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 125,089 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 121,690 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 118,300 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 118,279 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 115,267 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 111,688 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 167,845 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 98,148 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 90,487 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 83,467 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 78,004 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 77,755 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

o/s/r tyre is deteriorating

Pass 7 Aug 2008 73,044 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f marker light not working

n/s/r brake back plate misting of oil

Pass 8 Aug 2007 68,000 miles

n/s/r hub seal weeping oil

Pass 7 Aug 2006 59,021 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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 GZN is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 GZN, 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

How do I check the history of BU51 GZN?

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What year was BU51 GZN registered?

BU51 GZN is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 September 2001.

Is BU51 GZN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU51 GZN shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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