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BU51 HBG

2001 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2022
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

162,448 mi
Last recorded162,448 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2021
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Discovery109,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2021 162,448 miles

All suspension bushes slightly worn

Nearside Coil spring corroded All coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt And offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated And offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

propshaft bush slightly worn

various suspension components corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2021 162,448 miles

All suspension bushes slightly worn

Nearside Coil spring corroded All coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt And offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated And offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

propshaft bush slightly worn

various suspension components corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2020 153,289 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 149,493 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 143,018 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 142,934 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Fuel pipe union leaking at filter housing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 134,588 miles

Central gearbox chassis brace bolts missing

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion body mount plate corroded (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion body mount plate missing one side due to corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 122,887 miles

o/s/f chassis/out rigger has surface corrosion not to excess

Fail 8 Jun 2016 122,885 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

front and rear tyres perished

nearside front inner arch corroded

offside front body out rigger corroded and holed

rear brake pipes corroded

rear chassis rails corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2015 119,785 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 116,379 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

some brake pipes greased not allowing a full inspection

Pass 20 Aug 2013 112,665 miles

Nearside side step support corroded

Oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2012 109,078 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 109,078 miles

Rear Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 100,930 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 92,332 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Dec 2010 92,332 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Dec 2009 82,785 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 73,942 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Dec 2008

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 65,940 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 55,952 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 46,995 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2005 46,995 miles

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

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 HBG is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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

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