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BU51 HHN

2001 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2021
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

123,016 mi
Last recorded123,016 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Discovery109,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2020 123,016 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 119,116 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 110,466 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 107,804 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt ball joints on axle and some of the anti roll bar links (2.4.G.2)

rear chassis heavy corrosion around suspension and tow bar mounts

suspect front wheel bearing noise both side need further investigation

Fail 15 Jun 2017 107,691 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rears along chassis rail (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt ball joints on axle and some of the anti roll bar links (2.4.G.2)

rear chassis heavy corrosion around suspension and tow bar mounts

suspect front wheel bearing noise both side need further investigation

Pass 13 Jun 2016 103,622 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 103,622 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 99,741 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 23 Jun 2014 94,459 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 87,880 miles

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 83,656 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 79,743 miles

offside front tyre has a screw in it

Fail 21 Feb 2012 79,743 miles

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front tyre has a screw in it

Pass 25 Feb 2011 72,740 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 63,488 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 56,186 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 56,186 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 52,710 miles

both rear tyres lightly perished

Fail 18 Jun 2008 52,710 miles

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

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

both rear tyres lightly perished

Pass 18 Jul 2007 46,663 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 35,821 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 35,801 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 HHN is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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

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