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BU51 HWK

2001 Land Rover Discovery

Green Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

118,355 mi
Last recorded118,355 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Discovery109,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 HWK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 118,355 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security TO CENTRE / NEW REAR SECTION (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security TO REAR / NEW REAR SECTION (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 117,885 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 116,046 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CHASSIS AND CROSSMEMBER (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 114,420 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2022 114,420 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 113,911 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SIDE OF EXHAUST SILENCER (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 112,822 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 112,800 miles

Nearside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 112,155 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 112,144 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component leaking (5.3.5 (c))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 111,369 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both chassis rails (6.1.A.1)

Fail 19 Mar 2018 111,367 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both chassis rails (6.1.A.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 107,621 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

noise in n/s/r wheel

Fail 3 Mar 2017 106,738 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2016 98,377 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2016 98,377 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2016 98,277 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working one of two (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 86,255 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 86,010 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 81,555 miles

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

Nearside rear inner side light not working

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 77,090 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 77,090 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 73,123 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 70,657 miles

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

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

ace pipes corroded

rear chassis slightly corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2010 68,028 miles

near side rear tyre worn close to tread wear indicator bar

Fail 11 Jan 2010 68,005 miles

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

near side rear tyre worn close to tread wear indicator bar

Pass 27 Jan 2009 65,132 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 59,553 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2007 59,552 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 50,263 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 49,952 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 49,859 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2005 43,266 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 HWK is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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