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BU51 HGP

2001 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

129,438 mi
Last recorded129,438 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2020
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Discovery109,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 13 Jul 2020 129,438 miles

Front Brake performance not tested Leaking rear hub seal (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis x 2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated Hub seal leaking (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated Hub seal leaking (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis has previous repair but not continuous so is inadequate in prescribed area for towbar mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Wheel arch (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake performance not tested Leaking rear hub seal (1.2.1 (g))

Both rear bump stops missing

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Incomplete weld nsr of chassis by cross member

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch holed (outside of prescribed area of ABS) and heavily corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged Fouling on chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Door shut corroded close to excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner and outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged Fouling on chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner and outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear chassis heavily corroded by springs

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt All steering arms ball joint dust covers deteriorated close to excessive (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis heavily corroded with multiple previous repairs and covered in under-seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Hub seal leaking grease onto brakes

Pass 18 Jul 2019 125,779 miles

All 4 steering ball joint gaiters perished/ splitting

Corrosion to nearside rear chassis

Corrosion to offside chassis rail

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 123,478 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Fail 15 Sep 2018 123,478 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Radius arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Radius arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached Securing nut loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 119,999 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 119,997 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 115,680 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 115,680 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 114,095 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 114,026 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter assembly (7.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking pump (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Panhard rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bottom joint at centre axle point (2.4.G.2)

Panhard rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top joint at centre axle point (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 108,873 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 103,914 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 103,908 miles

Centre Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 93,898 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 85,484 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 85,482 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 78,963 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 71,013 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 63,182 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2008 63,072 miles

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2007 53,953 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 53,935 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 46,345 miles

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

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

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

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

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

suspension pipes corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2005 37,997 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 HGP 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 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 HGP, 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 HGP is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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