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BU51 GZP

2001 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

207,662 mi
Last recorded207,662 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Discovery109,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 GZP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 207,662 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2024 206,298 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 196,768 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2022 196,768 miles

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 183,976 miles

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

Offside Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2020 169,234 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 157,476 miles

N/SF brake starting to catch on

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2019 157,271 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

N/SF brake starting to catch on

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 143,282 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 132,342 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 124,520 miles

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement All (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 114,319 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 104,671 miles

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

Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 104,671 miles

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

Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 93,568 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2012 84,918 miles

N/S Bump stop missing

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

Fail 11 Jan 2011 75,525 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 75,525 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 67,934 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre stepping

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 10 Dec 2009 67,934 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre stepping

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 16 Dec 2008 60,109 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 53,003 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 37,857 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 31,578 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2005 31,578 miles

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

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

both front wiper blades starting to split on ends

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 GZP is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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

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