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BU51 HJZ

2001 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,650 mi
Last recorded103,650 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2009
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Discovery109,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2009 103,650 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 92,738 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2008 92,738 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 76,225 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 76,224 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 61,288 miles

Nearside Front Track rod 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 HJZ is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 HJZ, 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 HJZ registered?

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

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The MOT history for BU51 HJZ shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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