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BU51 HFK

2001 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

223,787 mi
Last recorded223,787 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Discovery109,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 HFK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2020 223,787 miles

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2020 223,787 miles

Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 213,847 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 199,069 miles

oil leak

Fail 15 Jun 2018 199,069 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2017 196,046 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 18 Jun 2016 187,017 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2015 177,230 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 169,054 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 169,054 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 158,513 miles

Coolant leak

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2012 150,173 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 May 2011 139,601 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 129,489 miles
Fail 22 May 2010 129,483 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2009 117,395 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 May 2008 108,329 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jan 2007 81,960 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 50,154 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 HFK is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 HFK, 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 HFK registered?

BU51 HFK is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 September 2001.

Is BU51 HFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU51 HFK shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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