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BU51 HWL

2001 Land Rover Discovery

Green Lpg 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

108,366 mi
Last recorded108,366 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Discovery109,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 HWL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Jan 2016 108,366 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)

Play in front prop shaft universal joint.

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

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened anti roll bar pipe (2.4.D.3)

Fail 31 Jul 2014 103,475 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 103,475 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 93,921 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 76,725 miles

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

Rear bump stops missing

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 73,848 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2011 73,848 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 69,247 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

nearside and offside rear chassis rails are rusty

offside brake light is dimmer than nearside

offside rear tyre is wearing low in centre

Fail 4 Nov 2010 69,235 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

nearside and offside rear chassis rails are rusty

offside brake light is dimmer than nearside

offside rear tyre is wearing low in centre

Pass 29 Oct 2009 63,946 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 57,576 miles

advise slight leak from steering box

Pass 5 Nov 2007 52,753 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)

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

nearside rear bump stop missing

Pass 13 Oct 2006 48,759 miles

advise brake check, unable to see inner pads

steering box damp

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 HWL is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 3,950cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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