MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
224,125 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Oil leak ()
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Inner Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside brake binding (3.7.C.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
drivers base seat inscure
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
drivers base seat inscure
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BU51 GZT is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 GZT, 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 GZT is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 September 2001.
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