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BU51 HNB

2001 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

217,431 mi
Last recorded217,431 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2021
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Discovery109,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 HNB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2021 217,431 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 203,756 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 327,805 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front one (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively suspension pump unit (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark clutch master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 199,005 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2018 198,999 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 192,014 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 189,659 miles

Both rear suspension arm bushes are deteriorated.

General corrosion around underside of the vehicle.

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

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

Rear brake discs are corroded.

Rear chassis is corroded.

Rear exhaust system is corroded.

Rear tow bar mounts are corroded.

Pass 29 Jul 2015 185,729 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front bottom ball joint dust cover deteriorated but preventing the ingress of dirt

rear chassis in poor condition

Pass 6 Aug 2014 180,730 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear chassis corroded.

Rear chassis tow bar mount area corroded.

Rear exhaust joint corroded.

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

Pass 3 Aug 2013 177,755 miles

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre perished

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

Rear tyres worn close to legal limit

Fail 31 Jul 2013 177,750 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod 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)

Fuel filter corroded

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre perished

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

Rear tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 26 Jul 2012 174,365 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear bump stops missing

Pass 25 Jul 2011 171,383 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 25 Jul 2011 171,383 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 155,234 miles

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

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

n/s/r bumpstop missing

Pass 22 Jul 2009 127,786 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 104,661 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 104,138 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 78,339 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 49,391 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2005 38,202 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 HNB is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 HNB, 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 HNB is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 11 September 2001.

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