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BU51 HGG

2001 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

166,627 mi
Last recorded166,627 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Discovery109,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 166,627 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 163,874 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 155,917 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security by abs pump (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

handbrake has little reverse travel

rear wiper blade split

Fail 18 Jan 2022 155,916 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security by abs pump (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

handbrake has little reverse travel

rear wiper blade split

Pass 8 Feb 2021 149,090 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 149,085 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jun 2019 139,074 miles

Front Cross member corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2019 139,070 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Cross member corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 137,049 miles

Middle brake light not working

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Wiper blade split on end

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 5 Apr 2018 137,045 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Middle brake light not working

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Wiper blade split on end

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 133,327 miles

Central Rear Brake light not working

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

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

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

Oil leak Engine ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Within 2000 miles (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Apr 2017 133,323 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Central Rear Brake light not working

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

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

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

Oil leak Engine ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Within 2000 miles (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 125,453 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit aprox 1000 miles left (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit aprox 3000 miles left (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2015 119,184 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Apr 2015 119,184 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Mar 2014 113,568 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 108,374 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 102,939 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 95,250 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Mar 2010 87,088 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2009 76,918 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 68,369 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 56,098 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 49,286 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 HGG is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HGG, 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 HGG is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 September 2001.

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