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BU51 HRD

2001 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

160,417 mi
Last recorded160,417 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Discovery109,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 160,417 miles

under body corrosion

Pass 19 Feb 2018 142,127 miles

SLIGHT CORROSION ON UNDERSIDE

Pass 17 Feb 2017 139,245 miles

Slight corrosion on underside

Pass 6 Feb 2016 126,913 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2016 126,913 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 122,239 miles

Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 29 Jan 2015 122,231 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

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

Fail 30 Jan 2014 122,210 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 115,297 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 20 Nov 2012 115,297 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 9 Dec 2011 104,896 miles

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

slight fluid leak on steering box

Pass 9 Dec 2011 104,896 miles

slight fluid leak on steering box

Pass 10 Dec 2010 93,287 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 10 Dec 2010 93,287 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 80,778 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 80,778 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 69,899 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 69,899 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 59,686 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2007 59,686 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Dec 2006 47,693 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 47,693 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 36,351 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2005 36,351 miles

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

Offside Front 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 HRD is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 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 HRD, 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 HRD is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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