MOT Status
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154,849 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Steering Damper bush severely deteriorated
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement watts linkage has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside front bump stop rubber missing
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Tow bar corroded
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside and nearside (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake binding
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Bump stop missing
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Both sides (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both chassis rails very heavy corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fuel pipe union leaking at filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Inner panard arm bush lower on axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust bracket not attached, exhaust heavy corrsion around join, middle
Offside Front Brake binding
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Bump stop missing
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Both sides (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both chassis rails very heavy corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust very heavy corrosion (7.1.2)
Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Chassis leg heavy underseal (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Bump stop missing
Offside Rear Vehicle structure fractured not seriously affecting its strength with 30cm of a towbar mounting Chassis leg (6.6.6)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis leg (6.6.6)
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Chassis leg heavy underseal (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak ()
Rear Bumper insecure ()
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust very heavy corrosion (7.1.2)
Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Chassis leg heavy underseal (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Bump stop missing
Offside Rear Vehicle structure fractured not seriously affecting its strength with 30cm of a towbar mounting Chassis leg (6.6.6)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis leg (6.6.6)
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Chassis leg heavy underseal (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak ()
Rear Bumper insecure ()
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion corroded plus weak (6.1.B.2)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wing (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rear (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion corroded plus weak (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
OSF brake pad breaking up
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
both rear suspension level sensor linkages broken
front and rear discs deteriorated
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BU51 HMY is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
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 HMY, 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 HMY is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 7 September 2001.
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