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BU51 HWP

2001 Land Rover Discovery

Red Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,534 mi
Last recorded61,534 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2013
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Discovery109,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 HWP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2013 61,534 miles

front cross member corroded

Fail 3 Jan 2013 61,534 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

front cross member corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2010 54,060 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

fuel tank mounts corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2009 48,725 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Sep 2009

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 43,185 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 37,787 miles

Nearside rear bump stop missing.

Oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2006 39,067 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 39,067 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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 HWP is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HWP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU51 HWP registered?

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

Is BU51 HWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU51 HWP shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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