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BU51 HWJ

2001 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

136,392 mi
Last recorded136,392 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Discovery109,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 HWJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2019 136,392 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 136,392 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 129,099 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 124,512 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Lower Panhard rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 9 Jun 2016 124,512 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Lower Panhard rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 123,022 miles

coolant level low

genral corrosion to chassis

nearside mirror missing

Fail 16 Jul 2015 123,022 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

coolant level low

genral corrosion to chassis

nearside mirror missing

Pass 4 Mar 2014 117,482 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2014 735,178 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

n/s/f axle leaking oil on to the tyre/suspenion

Pass 19 Feb 2013 109,255 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 109,255 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 100,760 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

nearside front shock absorber lower bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 25 Jul 2011 97,763 miles

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

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

REAR SEATS NOT FITTED AT TIME OF TEST

SUSPECT BRAKE PIPES ABOVE CHASSIS FRONT TO REAR CORRODED [NOT VISIBLE]

SUSPENSION PIPES ALONG CHASSIS ON O/SIDE CORRODED

oil leak UNDER RAD SUSPECT TRANS OIL COOLER

Fail 12 Jul 2011 97,527 miles

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

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

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

REAR SEATS NOT FITTED AT TIME OF TEST

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

SUSPECT BRAKE PIPES ABOVE CHASSIS FRONT TO REAR CORRODED [NOT VISIBLE]

SUSPENSION PIPES ALONG CHASSIS ON O/SIDE CORRODED

oil leak UNDER RAD SUSPECT TRANS OIL COOLER

Pass 15 Jul 2010 93,347 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 93,281 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 85,234 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 74,739 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 74,739 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 65,817 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 53,558 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 HWJ is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 HWJ, 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 HWJ registered?

BU51 HWJ is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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