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BU51 HTK

2001 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

198,369 mi
Last recorded198,369 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2023
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Discovery109,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 HTK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2023 198,369 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 31 Jan 2023 198,369 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 194,804 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front brake pipe ferrules starting to corrode (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear brake pipe ferrules starting to corrode. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 190,244 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all pipe ferrule have slight corrosion (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear seat and seat belt being removed in boot.

Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 188,084 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play rear bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test seat in boot missing seat belt removed ()

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

chassis and body starting to rust in places

Pass 10 Dec 2018 185,421 miles

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

Offside Rear seat and belt in boot being removed

Rear rear chassis starting to rust in places

Pass 30 Nov 2017 184,441 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Nov 2016 182,249 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Nov 2015 175,618 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system starting to corrode

Fail 19 Nov 2015 175,544 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement brake stuck on (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system starting to corrode

vehicle has slight oil leak

Pass 3 May 2014 169,828 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Fail 1 May 2014 163,828 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 157,660 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 139,097 miles

both head light lenses poor condition

engine has oil leak

steering box area damp

Pass 8 Apr 2011 118,149 miles

Oil leak

oil around steering box

Pass 13 Apr 2010 102,199 miles

slight play in both front bottom ball joint

Fail 13 Apr 2010 102,199 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

slight play in both front bottom ball joint

Pass 26 Mar 2009 92,185 miles

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

Lower Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

temp warning light on

Pass 21 Apr 2008 83,314 miles

Lower Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 23 Apr 2007 66,281 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 66,281 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 60,104 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 HTK is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 HTK, 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 HTK is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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