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BU51 HFA

2001 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

138,947 mi
Last recorded138,947 miles
Recorded on10 May 2021
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Discovery109,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 HFA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2021 138,947 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material excessive under seal (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all underneath excessively covered in underseal

Fail 5 May 2021 138,916 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Trailer electrical socket likely to become detached (4.10 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material excessive under seal (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all underneath excessively covered in underseal

Pass 5 May 2020 127,588 miles

CHASSIS AND BODY MOUNTS CORRODED

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 114,141 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general light corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Manufactures engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Underside and components heavily undersealed restricting full inspection of all components and repairs

Pass 24 Mar 2018 100,756 miles

underside components and chassis has been undersealed

Pass 16 Mar 2017 99,646 miles

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both fronts and rears (2.4.A.3)

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

the underside and chassis,suspension components,brake components are covered with underseal

Pass 7 Mar 2016 97,253 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both fronts and rears (2.4.A.3)

Fail 27 Feb 2016 97,761 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rears (3.5.1g)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both fronts and rears (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 93,450 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

heavily undersealed

Pass 28 Feb 2014 90,720 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chassis heavily undersealed

rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 8 Feb 2013 85,967 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 80,671 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 74,729 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 74,614 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 68,457 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2010 68,457 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 62,479 miles

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

oil leak from rear diff

Pass 25 Feb 2008 56,223 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 Nov 2006 46,305 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 46,305 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 39,506 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 HFA is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 HFA, 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 HFA registered?

BU51 HFA is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 September 2001.

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