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Body corroded near rear mounting points
Both sides front chassis corroded .
Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mounting brackets (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Corrosion near rear shock absorber mounting points .
Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front chassis corroded both sides .
Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front inner wings corroded .
Underside of vehicle in rusty condition .
Front inner wings corroded .
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Underside of vehicle in rusty condition .
Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both sides (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front innerwings corroded .
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
offside front wheel bearing possible noise
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
offside front wheel bearing possible noise
suspension pipes corroding
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Both rear brake pipe ends at hoses corroded
Both rear brake pipes over chassis legs corroded
Offside rear trailing arm front bush tearing
Pipes too central suspension control unit corroded and possibly weeping
Nearside front shocker bottom bush worn
Rear brake pipes corroded
Steering box weeping
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside front shocker bottom bush worn
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear brake pipes corroded
Steering box weeping
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside front wheel arch fuel pipes corroded
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BU51 HDO is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 HDO, 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 HDO is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 September 2001.
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