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BU51 HHP

2001 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

145,091 mi
Last recorded145,091 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2023
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Discovery109,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2023 145,091 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 145,058 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 145,054 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 144,893 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 144,711 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 144,708 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 144,609 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 143,533 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 May 2014 122,952 miles

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

Fail 1 May 2014 122,952 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2013 104,649 miles

Oil leak

slight fluid weep around steering box.

Fail 19 Apr 2013 104,649 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Coolant leak

Oil leak

slight fluid weep around steering box.

Pass 10 May 2012 101,163 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 7 May 2011 94,219 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 88,161 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2010 88,161 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 May 2009 80,944 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 72,717 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 63,195 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 54,648 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 54,643 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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 HHP is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 HHP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU51 HHP registered?

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

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