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BU51 HFM

2001 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

140,284 mi
Last recorded140,284 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Discovery109,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 HFM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2020 140,284 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 140,259 miles

Nearside Cab steps in such a condition that it is likely to cause injury (6.2.8 (b))

Nearside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission axle seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front support tubing

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 133,197 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 133,197 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 127,348 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 127,348 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 120,689 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 120,689 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 180,665 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 104,527 miles

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 28 Nov 2014 104,499 miles

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 96,333 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 87,970 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 87,970 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 81,140 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 81,140 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 78,342 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 75,030 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2009 75,030 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 69,174 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 69,174 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 63,120 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 57,486 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2005 51,844 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 HFM is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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