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BU51 HXB

2001 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,507 mi
Last recorded112,507 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Discovery109,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 HXB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2017 112,507 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2017 112,506 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 107,818 miles

Coolant leak

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

Fail 23 Sep 2015 107,818 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 100,024 miles

2 x front tyres wearing inner tread....

2 x reg' plate light dull....

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2014 99,992 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

2 x front tyres wearing inner tread....

2 x reg' plate light dull....

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 93,283 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

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

Fail 5 Jun 2013 93,283 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

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

Pass 18 Feb 2012 86,054 miles

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

general underbody corrosion at rear

Fail 16 Feb 2011 80,657 miles

Both front brake disc's badly lipped

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 80,657 miles

Both front brake disc's badly lipped

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 72,525 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 63,873 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)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 54,795 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 46,170 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)

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 HXB is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 HXB, 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 HXB registered?

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

Is BU51 HXB safe to buy?

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