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BU51 HDN

2001 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

139,378 mi
Last recorded139,378 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2022
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Discovery109,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 HDN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2022 139,378 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material not all brake pipes could be visually inspected on top chassis rail (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hockey stick rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 137,255 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 133,727 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 133,724 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 128,821 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2018 128,821 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 123,010 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2017 123,007 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axle watt linkage. (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush. (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 42,773 miles

Front diff is wet with oil

Rear rear seatbelts not tested due to seats being folded away

Fail 15 Feb 2017 118,712 miles

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings body securing point to chassis (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Front diff is wet with oil

Rear rear seatbelts not tested due to seats being folded away

Pass 22 Feb 2016 106,454 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Feb 2016 106,454 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 18 Feb 2015 103,110 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 103,110 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 97,754 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 91,943 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 91,943 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2012 91,130 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 91,130 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 84,836 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2011 84,836 miles

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 79,024 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2010 79,008 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 70,901 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 62,690 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 62,690 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 48,653 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 33,138 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 HDN is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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

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