MOT Status
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181,762 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear panhard linkage bushes slightly worn (watt linkage) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Rear registration plate lights dim
Offside Registration plate lamp dim
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp dim
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear panard/control arm centre bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
nearside arch liner loose/damaged
several areas of surface corrosion on chassis and underside components
Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint and lower (2.4.G.2)
slight oil leak
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint and lower (2.4.G.2)
slight oil leak
Drag link end ball joint has slight play both (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
slight oil leak
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)
engine has slight oil leak
Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
rear trailer socket damaged
Offside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
rear trailer socket damaged
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Coolant leak
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both rear bump stops missing at time of test
unable to fully inspect both outer body sills due to plastic covers fitted to vehicle at time of test
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Coolant leak
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both rear bump stops missing at time of test
unable to fully inspect both outer body sills due to plastic covers fitted to vehicle at time of test
N/S MIRROR CRACKED
N/S MIRROR CRACKED
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BU51 HBN is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.
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 HBN, 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 HBN is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 September 2001.
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