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BU51 HBB

2001 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

221,023 mi
Last recorded221,023 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2023
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Discovery109,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2023 221,023 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 220,937 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 220,761 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Oct 2019 218,940 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 215,684 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 19 Oct 2017 212,294 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 209,197 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 203,777 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 200,254 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2013 191,572 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

o/s/f horn button inop

Fail 4 Oct 2013 191,572 miles

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) components fouling (2.3.4d)

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Offside Rear Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

o/s/f horn button inop

Pass 5 Oct 2012 186,036 miles

chassis corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2012 186,036 miles

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

Centre Rear Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

chassis corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2011 178,797 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

ns/r and os/r tyres cracking slightly

Pass 5 Oct 2010 172,155 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 165,374 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 165,374 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 157,150 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 142,832 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 123,432 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 HBB is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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

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