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BU51 HDO

2001 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

205,893 mi
Last recorded205,893 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Discovery109,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 205,893 miles

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))

Pass 1 Feb 2025 205,807 miles

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 .

Pass 10 Jan 2024 205,715 miles

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 .

Pass 8 Dec 2022 205,004 miles

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 .

Pass 1 Dec 2021 204,956 miles

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))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 203,995 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 202,059 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 3 Jan 2018 199,125 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2018 199,125 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 182,987 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 182,705 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 165,915 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 151,445 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 139,689 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 129,067 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2011 129,067 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2010 121,917 miles

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)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 121,917 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 108,361 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 98,242 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 89,171 miles

Nearside front shocker bottom bush worn

Rear brake pipes corroded

Steering box weeping

Fail 14 Sep 2007 89,171 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 71,265 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 71,265 miles

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)

Fail 19 Sep 2005 58,261 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2005 58,261 miles

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.

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 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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