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BU51 HGM

2001 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

177,152 mi
Last recorded177,152 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Discovery109,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2018 177,152 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 166,015 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 166,005 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 155,604 miles

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

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

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

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

windscreen damaged

Fail 7 Sep 2016 155,604 miles

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

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

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

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

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

windscreen damaged

Pass 4 Sep 2015 150,059 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 143,338 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 137,129 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 134,275 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 134,247 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 130,833 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 123,015 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 104,490 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 104,490 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2008 86,698 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 80,993 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nearside rear indicator lense cracked no white light showing at time of test

slight oil leak at rear differential propshaft oil seal

Pass 4 Oct 2006 64,001 miles

BOTH WIPER BLADES HAVE SMALL TEARS

Pass 9 May 2006 61,261 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 HGM is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HGM, 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 HGM is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 September 2001.

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