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BU51 HGX

2001 Land Rover Discovery

Green Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

123,629 mi
Last recorded123,629 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Discovery109,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 HGX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2018 123,629 miles

off side rear brake disc rusting

off side rear chassis quite badly fracturing

Fail 6 Feb 2018 123,625 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases off side down pipe area (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

off side rear brake disc rusting

off side rear chassis quite badly fracturing

Pass 19 Dec 2016 116,722 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear of chassis has some corrosion

slight engine oil leak

Fail 16 Dec 2016 116,693 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear of chassis has some corrosion

slight engine oil leak

Pass 4 Jan 2016 113,535 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

all tyres perished

nearside front damage

rear suspension hight adj links both cracked

small oil leak

Fail 29 Dec 2015 113,527 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

all tyres perished

nearside front damage

rear suspension hight adj links both cracked

small oil leak

Pass 3 Jan 2015 106,136 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 98,626 miles

Coolant leak

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

both rear suspension bump stops missing

Fail 2 Jan 2014 98,626 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Coolant leak

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

both rear suspension bump stops missing

Pass 3 Jan 2013 93,676 miles

play in the rear axle tie bar bush.

Pass 6 Jan 2012 86,847 miles

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

o/s front brake disc pitted and slightly scored!

Fail 4 Jan 2012 86,847 miles

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

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

o/s front brake disc pitted and slightly scored!

Pass 24 Dec 2010 83,096 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 79,755 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 76,158 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 70,207 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 44,136 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 42,452 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 38,710 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 HGX is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 HGX, 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 HGX registered?

BU51 HGX is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 September 2001.

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