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BU51 HKA

2001 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

145,555 mi
Last recorded145,555 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2024
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Discovery109,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 HKA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2024 145,555 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 144,646 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources No bulb fitted (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis corroded in multiple places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 May 2023 144,646 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected Shows white to the rear (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake inoperative on one side Both sides inoperative (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources No bulb fitted (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis corroded in multiple places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 141,592 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2022 141,549 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 41% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Indicator light lens cover slight damage

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 133,228 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured lens cracked (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear axle (watts linkage bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2021 133,225 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front arm off drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs sensor wire snapped (1.6 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured lens cracked (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear axle (watts linkage bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 123,230 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 120,651 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 120,651 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 119,102 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Undersealed (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 117,986 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 111,827 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 111,827 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 107,968 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 103,765 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 103,604 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 103,604 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 11 Oct 2011 96,628 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2011 96,628 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2010 90,910 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 85,109 miles

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

rear suspension pipes badly corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2009 85,108 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

rear suspension pipes badly corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2008 75,398 miles

slight dampness around fuel filter housing at rear

Pass 18 Oct 2007 66,070 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 56,369 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 46,628 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 HKA is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 HKA, 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 HKA is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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