MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
172,357 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Slight Oil Leak By Gearbox
Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view and offside (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
corrosion through out under side of vehicle
Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded corroded and holed abs pump (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top of shocker (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view and offside (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
corrosion through out under side of vehicle
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Oil leak ()
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Driver's door hinge missing in secure due to fracture (6.2.B.2)
Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (3.6.C.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush both front lower (2.7.4)
Oil leak ()
both inner flitches and chassis rails slightly corroded
nearside front inner wing corroded but not in prescribed area
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
oil leak
oil leak
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
oil leak
Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
n/s rear tyre perished
o/s front tyre perished
o/s front tyre perished
o/s tyre perished
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
slight perishing n/s front tyre
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
slight perishing n/s front tyre
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
nearside rear bump stop missing
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
nearside rear bump stop missing
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
slight diesel leak from engine area
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
surface rust in places on brake pipes
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BU51 HLX is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 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 HLX, 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 HLX is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 September 2001.
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