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BU51 HGO

2001 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

175,040 mi
Last recorded175,040 miles
Recorded on8 May 2013
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Discovery109,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 HGO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2013 175,040 miles

both rear chassis legs flaking rust ? no holes but very thin ;

Fail 7 May 2013 175,034 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both rear chassis legs flaking rust ? no holes but very thin ;

Pass 26 Apr 2012 171,257 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 171,256 miles

Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 165,188 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2011 165,188 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 151,572 miles

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

oil leak in engine

Pass 29 Apr 2009 133,023 miles

rear brake pipe coroding

slight oil leak in engine

Pass 18 Apr 2008 114,510 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 114,510 miles

Nearside Front Torsion bar insecure at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leakage around power steering

Pass 3 May 2007 97,631 miles

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

o/s/f h/lamp lens cracked

Pass 26 Apr 2006 76,003 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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 HGO is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HGO, 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 HGO registered?

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

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