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BU51 HNR

2001 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

207,043 mi
Last recorded207,043 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2024
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Discovery109,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2024 207,043 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2023

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 204,826 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 201,921 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 199,520 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 196,931 miles

under body corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2018 178,746 miles

under body corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2017 176,555 miles

under body corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2016 174,317 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 171,755 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 168,734 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 164,078 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 164,076 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 156,833 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 146,822 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 134,011 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 122,921 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 110,256 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 110,238 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 99,971 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 14 Sep 2007 99,971 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 11 Oct 2006 80,366 miles

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

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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 HNR is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 HNR, 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 HNR registered?

BU51 HNR is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 September 2001.

Is BU51 HNR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU51 HNR shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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