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BU51 HWH

2001 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

94,314 mi
Last recorded94,314 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2024
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Discovery109,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 HWH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2024 94,314 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear chassis has slight surface corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both side steps corroded, need removing

Pass 17 Aug 2023 92,760 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 90,624 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2022 90,621 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 87,908 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2021 87,901 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component missing o/s and n/s rear bump stops (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened damper pipes front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

under vehicle components very rusty

Pass 22 Oct 2019 87,085 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 85,661 miles

Nearside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 83,612 miles

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both rear chassis legs / rear cross member (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 80,552 miles

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

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

Offside Rear chassis

Fail 13 Oct 2016 80,540 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal STEERING BOX (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 78,719 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 76,434 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Oct 2013

o/s/f lower swevil has slight up/down play

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Oct 2012 69,355 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 2 Oct 2012 69,355 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 1 Aug 2011 64,598 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 64,598 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2010 61,118 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 61,118 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 57,182 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 52,554 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 47,040 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 47,037 miles

Gas suspension unit displaced (2.4.D.1a)

coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2006 42,835 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 HWH is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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

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