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BU51 HDE

2001 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2022
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

158,252 mi
Last recorded158,252 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2021
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Discovery109,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2021 158,252 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front inner wing slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

small chip in windscreen

Pass 20 Aug 2020 153,637 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front inner wing slightly corroded

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

small chip in windscreen

Pass 10 Sep 2019 149,568 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

small chip in windscreen

Fail 4 Sep 2019 149,568 miles

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear hub seal leaking comtaminating disc and pads

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

small chip in windscreen

Pass 25 Aug 2018 146,459 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2018 146,459 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 141,870 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 138,024 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 135,195 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 132,218 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 129,373 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Feb 2013 126,765 miles

slight leak from steering boxs

Pass 12 May 2012 123,767 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 114,930 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Apr 2011 114,930 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 102,273 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Apr 2010 102,273 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Inner Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 87,209 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all four tyres have slight perishing on tread

Fail 15 Apr 2009 87,208 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all four tyres have slight perishing on tread

Pass 18 Apr 2008 74,675 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 68,814 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 573,212 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 HDE is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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

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