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BU51 HCL

2001 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

136,729 mi
Last recorded136,729 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Discovery109,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 20 Nov 2020 136,729 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

rear chassis heavily corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2019 134,341 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 130,726 miles

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

corrosion on and around rear chassis

Pass 27 Oct 2017 126,000 miles

Oil leak ()

corrosion around rear chassis and suspension

Fail 27 Oct 2017 126,000 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

corrosion around rear chassis and suspension

Pass 21 Nov 2016 120,701 miles

Offside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 118,856 miles

Offside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Fail 24 Nov 2015 118,848 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 116,647 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 114,729 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 112,787 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 112,781 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 104,299 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 104,299 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 97,785 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 27 Oct 2010 97,785 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 26 Oct 2009 90,679 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 90,679 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 81,080 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 81,080 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 70,312 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 59,597 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

dampness around rear fuel filter

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 HCL is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HCL, 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 HCL registered?

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

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