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BU51 HPK

2001 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2021
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

143,670 mi
Last recorded143,670 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Discovery109,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 HPK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2020 143,670 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 141,048 miles

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 137,413 miles

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint Power steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 8 Oct 2018 137,413 miles

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working Side light (4.2.1 (a))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint Power steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 135,003 miles

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal Steering box damp (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 131,652 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 131,652 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 128,059 miles

Slight noise from offside front wheel bearing when rotated

Slight play offside front upper ball joint

Fail 20 Oct 2015 128,059 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Slight noise from offside front wheel bearing when rotated

Slight play offside front upper ball joint

Pass 21 Oct 2014 123,386 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 123,305 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2014 123,305 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2012 123,268 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Fail 24 Dec 2012 123,265 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 121,427 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 121,427 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 119,505 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 110,025 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 97,623 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 2 Mar 2009 97,623 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 83,118 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 83,118 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 8 May 2007 109,118 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 May 2007 109,118 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 84,560 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 HPK is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 HPK, 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 HPK registered?

BU51 HPK is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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