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BU51 HDF

2001 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

185,900 mi
Last recorded185,900 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Discovery109,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 HDF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 185,900 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 184,479 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 182,138 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 179,853 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 178,009 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 175,387 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 May 2017 156,364 miles

Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 May 2016 139,430 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 134,282 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Nov 2015 134,039 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 124,950 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 114,128 miles

Both rear tyres showing signs of walls cracking

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Nov 2013 114,128 miles

Both rear tyres showing signs of walls cracking

Nearside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 102,558 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 95,970 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 95,970 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 85,386 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 77,289 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 77,288 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 68,894 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2007 59,327 miles

play in the steering

Pass 21 Sep 2006 48,623 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2005 36,948 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 HDF is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 HDF, 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 HDF registered?

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

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