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BU51 HFO

2001 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

149,813 mi
Last recorded149,813 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Discovery109,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 HFO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 149,813 miles

Rear rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

general surface corrosion to rear chassis and suspension components

underside of vehicle in dirty condition

Pass 20 Jul 2020 142,146 miles

all coil springs corroded-brake pipes covered by substance-all under vehicle covered by substance, unable to check properly

slight oil leak-o/s/f anti roll bar link has slight play-o/s/f wheel bearing has slight play-n/s/f shocker slightly damp-n/s/f upper ball joint has slight lift-front brakes slightly binding

Pass 7 Feb 2019 140,971 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 137,532 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

Oil leak engine and gearbox ()

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all tyres ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 129,188 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 118,884 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 112,617 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 105,525 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 96,277 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 91,935 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 86,915 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 84,428 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 83,036 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 83,012 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 75,324 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 70,545 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Sep 2005 58,065 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 HFO is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 HFO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU51 HFO registered?

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

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The MOT history for BU51 HFO shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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