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BU51 HWO

2001 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

95,099 mi
Last recorded95,099 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Discovery109,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2017 95,099 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 94,449 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Dec 2016 94,445 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 May 2015 83,726 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 83,198 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

exhaust system coroded

Fail 9 Feb 2015 83,198 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil leak

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

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

exhaust system coroded

Pass 5 Mar 2014 82,148 miles

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

offside rear tyre slightly deteriorated

Fail 6 Feb 2013 80,662 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

n/s door mirror glass cracked

o/s wiper blade split

tyre tread depths n/s/f 7.5mm o/s/f 8mm n/s/r 8mm o/s/r 6mm 255/55r18

Pass 6 Feb 2013 80,662 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

n/s door mirror glass cracked

o/s wiper blade split

tyre tread depths n/s/f 7.5mm o/s/f 8mm n/s/r 8mm o/s/r 6mm 255/55r18

Pass 2 Mar 2012 79,348 miles

n/s/f door mirror cracked.

tread depths: both front on 8mm, n/s/r on 3mm, o/s/r on 5mm.

tyre size: 255/55/18 105V.

Fail 2 Mar 2012 79,348 miles

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

n/s/f door mirror cracked.

nail in n/s/f tyre (Not repairable).

nail in o/s/r tyre (repairable).

tread depths: n/s/f on 4.5mm, o/s/f on 5mm, o/s/r on 0.5mm, o/s/r on 3mm.

tyre size: 255/55/18 105V.

Pass 3 Mar 2011 76,634 miles

slight leak from steering box

stonechips to windscreen

tyre tread depths n/s/f 5mm o/s/f 6mm n/s/r 4mm o/s/r 5mm 255/55r18 105v front 109v rear

Fail 24 Feb 2011 76,512 miles

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

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

slight leak from steering box

stonechips to windscreen

tyre tread depths n/s/f 5mm o/s/f 6mm n/s/r 4mm o/s/r 5mm 255/55r18 105v front 109v rear

Pass 4 Mar 2010 73,318 miles

front brake pads appear low but unable to see clearly with wheels on, n/s/r tyre approaching limit on inner edge, uneven tyre wear to inner edge and cuts to tread - no cords exposed.

tyre tread depths; both front and o/s/r 6.0mm, n/s/r 3.5 mm (2.0mm on inner edge), 255/55/18 105v

Pass 3 Mar 2009 68,067 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 3 Mar 2009 68,067 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 64,541 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 60,492 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 60,492 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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 HWO is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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