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BU51 HBA

2001 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

160,677 mi
Last recorded160,677 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Discovery109,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2020 160,677 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 160,673 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 155,157 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 150,499 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 143,636 miles

Front Support Bar Corroded

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2017 143,636 miles

Front Support Bar Corroded

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 137,248 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 137,232 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 131,963 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 127,902 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 124,805 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 122,261 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 113,217 miles

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

Oil leak

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2011 113,198 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 102,332 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2010 102,324 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 94,333 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 87,580 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 77,622 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 63,715 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 53,306 miles

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 HBA is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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

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