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BU51 HKF

2001 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Lpg 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,990 mi
Last recorded108,990 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Discovery109,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 HKF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2018 108,990 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

slight corrosion on fuel tank

Fail 29 Jan 2018 108,990 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

slight corrosion on fuel tank

Pass 6 Feb 2017 108,389 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded between hose and caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded between hose and caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 106,995 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 105,553 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 103,852 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2013 103,852 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 101,979 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 98,570 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2011 98,568 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 92,899 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 92,899 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 82,571 miles

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

Front bumper has benn damaged but all jagged edges have been covered satifactorily by tape

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 74,350 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 74,350 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Nov 2007 65,076 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 65,076 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 55,062 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 HKF is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 3,950cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 HKF, 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 HKF is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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