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BU51 HLR

2001 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

167,926 mi
Last recorded167,926 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Discovery109,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 9 Sep 2019 167,926 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2018 156,834 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2018 156,811 miles

Offside Front Upper Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Aug 2017 147,131 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 147,131 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 135,726 miles

Centre Rear exhaust flange deteriorated/corroded

Centre seat belt retracting mechanism lazy

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded adjacent to chassis cross member (3.6.B.2c)

Rear seats folded at time of test

windscreen wipers deteriorated

Fail 23 Aug 2016 135,708 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play yellow chalk marked (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Centre Rear exhaust flange deteriorated/corroded

Centre seat belt retracting mechanism lazy

Centre stop lamp not working

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded adjacent to chassis cross member (3.6.B.2c)

Rear seats folded at time of test

windscreen wipers deteriorated

Pass 4 Sep 2015 132,120 miles

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

Centre Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 125,571 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 122,397 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2013 122,397 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 114,830 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 107,236 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 99,022 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 99,022 miles

Nearside Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 89,073 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 79,185 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 79,180 miles

Air suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 70,560 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 60,080 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 60,080 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 48,568 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 HLR is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HLR, 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 HLR is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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