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BU51 HBZ

2001 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

180,119 mi
Last recorded180,119 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Discovery109,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 HBZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2016 180,119 miles

towbar corrosion

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion body mounting corroded (6.1.B.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear chassis corrosion

parkbrake lever has sideplay

Pass 16 Oct 2014 178,409 miles

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 16 Oct 2013 173,941 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 173,941 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 165,275 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 155,579 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 155,579 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 143,693 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 137,864 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 135,894 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2008 135,894 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 126,898 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 126,898 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 105,579 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

corrosion on front to rear brake pipes

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 HBZ is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HBZ, 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 HBZ registered?

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

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