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BU51 HMD

2001 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,913 mi
Last recorded143,913 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Discovery109,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2018 143,913 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 131,096 miles

Lift in the both the n/s/f top and bottom ball joints

N/s/f spot light not working

Rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Rear tyres worn to 3 mm. legal limit 1.6 mm

Steering box damp with oil

Various body and bumper damage,Front registration plate cracked

Various engine and gearbox oil leaks

various stone chips in the windscreen

Fail 21 Aug 2017 131,096 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil Hub seal (3.5.1h)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' Air fresheners from mirror (8.3.1e)

Lift in the both the n/s/f top and bottom ball joints

N/s/f spot light not working

Rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Rear tyres worn to 3 mm. legal limit 1.6 mm

Steering box damp with oil

Various body and bumper damage,Front registration plate cracked

Various engine and gearbox oil leaks

various stone chips in the windscreen

Pass 24 Aug 2016 118,715 miles

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

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

Oil leak engine and gearbox ()

Fail 16 Aug 2016 118,705 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect condensation (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Oil leak engine and gearbox ()

Pass 14 Aug 2015 108,212 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 100,841 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2014 100,841 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 92,045 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 81,289 miles

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

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

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)

both front shock absorbers lower bushes worn

chassis corroding

number plate lights dim

steering box very oily

Fail 29 Feb 2012 81,289 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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)

both front shock absorbers lower bushes worn

chassis corroding

number plate lights dim

steering box very oily

Pass 23 Dec 2010 67,209 miles

both front track rod ends have slight play/wear

both headlamp aims set on upper limit

offside front wheel bearing has slight play and is slightly noisy

Fail 20 Dec 2010 67,041 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front track rod ends have slight play/wear

both headlamp aims set on upper limit

offside front wheel bearing has slight play and is slightly noisy

Pass 2 Sep 2009 54,646 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 52,132 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 49,519 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 45,238 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 45,238 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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 HMD is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel 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 HMD, 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 HMD registered?

BU51 HMD is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 September 2001.

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