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BU51 HHC

2001 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

158,859 mi
Last recorded158,859 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Discovery109,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2018 158,859 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 158,859 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 153,215 miles

o/srear tyre worn and n/s front tyre cracking on inside wall

rear step platform missing

Pass 21 Sep 2016 150,551 miles

Both Front Tyres Inner Side Walls Badly Perrished?

Offside Rear Tyre Very Worn?

Fail 19 Sep 2016 150,535 miles

Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre Very Worn?

Both Front Tyres Inner Side Walls Badly Perrished?

Pass 6 Jul 2015 147,181 miles

Coolant leak

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

advise drivers door

advise exhaust bracket

advise front no plate

advise nearside & offside front tyres inner side walls cracking & perishing

advise nearside rear bump stop

advise offside front & rear trailing arm bushes

advise offside front bump stop

advise offside front fog lamp

advise offside rear tyre inner side wall cracking & perishing

advise rear brake discs

advise rear step

Fail 18 Jun 2015 147,172 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Coolant leak

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

advise drivers door

advise exhaust bracket

advise front no plate

advise handbrake travel

advise nearside & offside front tyres inner side walls cracking & perishing

advise nearside rear bump stop

advise offside front & rear trailing arm bushes

advise offside front bump stop

advise offside front fog lamp

advise offside rear tyre inner side wall cracking & perishing

advise rear brake discs

Pass 4 Mar 2014 141,566 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 134,973 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 127,431 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 127,423 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 126,536 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 120,625 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 109,345 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 109,335 miles

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

Rear Air suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Pass 12 Jul 2008 95,527 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2008 95,527 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 79,803 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 79,795 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 68,677 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 HHC is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 HHC, 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 HHC registered?

BU51 HHC is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 September 2001.

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