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BU51 HDC

2001 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

113,606 mi
Last recorded113,606 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2022
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Discovery109,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 HDC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2022 113,606 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2022 113,606 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 110,100 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 110,100 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 106,788 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 106,788 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 103,348 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 103,348 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 97,787 miles

parking brake lever has excess travel

Fail 16 Aug 2018 97,787 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

parking brake lever has excess travel

Pass 25 Aug 2017 91,029 miles

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall has slight cracking

Offside Rear wheel has slight noise when rotated

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 85,390 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing slight noise when rotated

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Aug 2016 85,390 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing slight noise when rotated

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 78,941 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear tyre perished

rear seats folded in luggage compartment not able to test seat belts

Pass 23 Jul 2014 76,107 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2013 71,498 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 71,498 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 67,627 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 64,201 miles

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

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

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

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

slight fuel leak from engine

Pass 6 Sep 2010 59,892 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 55,164 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 55,164 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 50,049 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 45,496 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 45,496 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 39,353 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 HDC is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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

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