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BU51 HMY

2001 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

154,849 mi
Last recorded154,849 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Discovery109,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 HMY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 154,849 miles

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))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 154,702 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 153,989 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 150,645 miles

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))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 146,210 miles

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))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 142,540 miles

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))

Fail 15 Oct 2018 142,536 miles

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))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 135,520 miles

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)

Fail 5 Oct 2017 135,513 miles

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)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 123,162 miles

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)

Fail 19 Sep 2016 123,141 miles

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)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 106,225 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 106,225 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 105,172 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2014 105,171 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 96,265 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 93,326 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 90,125 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 86,608 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 82,834 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 79,491 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 65,187 miles

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

Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 26 Jul 2006 65,187 miles

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?

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 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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