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BU51 HBH

2001 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

187,360 mi
Last recorded187,360 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Discovery109,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 HBH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2018 187,360 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 178,812 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 160,208 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 5 Nov 2015 160,195 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering component(s) leaking steering box (2.3.3b)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 144,974 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Nov 2014 144,974 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Nov 2013 131,534 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2012 121,310 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 110,776 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 110,634 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 99,764 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 99,758 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 88,637 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2009 88,631 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 73,014 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 58,358 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 50,293 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 46,624 miles

n/s/f tyre + o/s/f tyre close to limit

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 HBH is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 HBH, 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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What year was BU51 HBH registered?

BU51 HBH is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 September 2001.

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