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BU51 HCV

2001 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

115,565 mi
Last recorded115,565 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Discovery109,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 HCV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 29 Mar 2018 115,565 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion CHASSIS (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion CHASSIS (6.1.A.1)

REAR PROP SHAFT FRONT NUT LOOSE

Pass 2 Dec 2016 112,899 miles

side steps corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2015 109,935 miles

Nearside rear indicator lens broken.

Fail 9 Nov 2015 109,917 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside rear indicator lens broken.

Pass 10 Oct 2014 105,263 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 98,205 miles

both rear brake pipes to hoses corroding

both rear bump stops missing

slight play in steering box drop arm joint

Pass 3 Oct 2012 89,006 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 83,930 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s rear hub seal weeping

Pass 29 Sep 2010 77,268 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

all tyres have slightly uneven treadwear

slight wear lips on front brake discs

wiper blades

Pass 7 Oct 2009 70,002 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 60,837 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 51,732 miles

chip in offside head light

Pass 31 Aug 2006 41,991 miles

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 HCV is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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

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