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BU51 HAE

2001 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

180,612 mi
Last recorded180,612 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Discovery109,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 HAE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 5 Dec 2017 180,612 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement hockey stick to body (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion former step mounting (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement hockey stick to body (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Oil leak hub seal ()

Oil leak from engine ()

exhaust fouling body

rear discs and pads deteriorated

wear in both rear axle stabilizer to body bushes

wiper rack operation faulty

Pass 24 Nov 2016 173,911 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis to body, but does not effect overall strength. (6.1.A.1)

Fail 17 Nov 2016 173,911 miles

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis to body, but does not effect overall strength. (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 159,135 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 159,127 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)

Engine oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2014 146,692 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 144,292 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 144,015 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 134,000 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 133,996 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

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

small crack in n/s rear lens unit

Pass 25 Jun 2011 124,523 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 124,402 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear brake discs corroded and scored

nearside rear hub-half shaft leaking

Pass 30 Jun 2010 113,071 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 113,071 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 100,866 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 82,332 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/r tyre, inner & outer tread wear.

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2006 44,251 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 44,251 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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 HAE is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 HAE, 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 HAE is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 September 2001.

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