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BU51 HHJ

2001 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

176,322 mi
Last recorded176,322 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2023
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Discovery109,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2023 176,322 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 172,487 miles

rear chassis corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2020 160,440 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 145,124 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 23 May 2019 145,124 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible hid fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible hid fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 May 2018 134,354 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 117,971 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Apr 2017 117,968 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Apr 2016 106,927 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2016 106,927 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 103,291 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 24 Aug 2015 103,291 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 8 Sep 2014 98,950 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 98,950 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 92,329 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 92,329 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 83,720 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 78,000 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 67,675 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 57,447 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 57,447 miles

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

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2008 47,792 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 34,197 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 23,799 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 17,114 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 HHJ is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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

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