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BU51 HMV

2001 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

135,121 mi
Last recorded135,121 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Discovery109,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 HMV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2016 135,121 miles

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

engine cover fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2015 131,302 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2014 125,795 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 29 Jan 2014 125,795 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 7 Dec 2012 121,783 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 121,783 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 117,415 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 117,414 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 110,031 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 12 Nov 2010 110,031 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 100,015 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

O/S/R TYRE WORN BETWEEN 3.0MM - 4.0MM

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

PLASTIC ROD FOR RIDE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT MICRO-SWITCH SITUATED AT N/S/R CHASSIS IS IS BROKEN AT BOTTOM

SLIGHT SMEARING ON WIPER BLADES

VERY SMALL CUTS IN N/S/R TYRE TREAD

Fail 12 Oct 2009 100,012 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

O/S/R TYRE WORN BETWEEN 3.0MM - 4.0MM

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

PLASTIC ROD FOR RIDE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT MICRO-SWITCH IS BROKEN AND BOTTOM

SLIGHT SMEARING ON WIPER BLADES

VERY SMALL CUTS IN N/S/R TYRE TREAD

Pass 9 Oct 2008 92,156 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 92,156 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 84,328 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 76,563 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 HMV is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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