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BU51 HWV

2001 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

111,357 mi
Last recorded111,357 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Discovery109,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2015 111,357 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2014 103,971 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 97,266 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 95,742 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 95,742 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 93,865 miles

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

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)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 91,133 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 90,022 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 90,022 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 82,279 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 73,362 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 63,350 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 HWV is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HWV, 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 HWV registered?

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

Is BU51 HWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU51 HWV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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