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BU51 HLH

2001 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

189,622 mi
Last recorded189,622 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Discovery109,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2018 189,622 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 189,622 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 176,499 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damper has a slight misting of oil

oily residue on engine

Fail 1 Mar 2017 176,478 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damper has a slight misting of oil

oily residue on engine

Pass 21 Jun 2016 168,900 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2016 168,900 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 160,984 miles

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Jun 2015 160,984 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2014 153,100 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

no smoke emitted on BET test

Pass 10 May 2013 146,205 miles

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

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 May 2013 146,201 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 139,813 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2012 139,762 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 134,863 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2011 134,863 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 119,152 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 101,329 miles

Both front wiper blades ends,little split?

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

O/S/F driveshaft seal,tiny leak?

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

Oil leak

Towbar is fitted

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 83,323 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 59,936 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2005 47,252 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 HLH is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 HLH, 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 HLH registered?

BU51 HLH is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 September 2001.

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