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BU51 HDK

2001 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

149,085 mi
Last recorded149,085 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Discovery109,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 HDK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2014 149,085 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 137,492 miles

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)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 125,768 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 110,414 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

steering just starting to judder on full lock

Fail 2 Jul 2010 110,383 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 104,643 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 104,623 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2007 81,928 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 79,483 miles

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 79,483 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 68,900 miles

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

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 HDK is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HDK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU51 HDK registered?

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

Is BU51 HDK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU51 HDK shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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