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BU51 HXC

2001 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

81,183 mi
Last recorded81,183 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Discovery109,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 HXC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 81,183 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush/rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 80,853 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Oct 2024 80,849 miles

Offside Rear Suspension pipe damaged or deteriorated and function affected Leaking hydraulic Fluid (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 80,482 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 79,957 miles

ACE Pipes have some corrosion.

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm rear rubber bush has slight play and is also deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on outer side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm rear rubber bush has slight play and is also deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm front rubber bush has slight play and is also deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear section. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 79,647 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

ACE Pipes have some corrosion.

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm rear bush has slight play also rubber is deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on outer side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower ball joint. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm rear bush has slight play also rubber is deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm front bush has slight play also rubber is deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear chassis has some corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 79,109 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement towards front of vehicle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 78,697 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 77,075 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 76,506 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 75,668 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 74,632 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 74,595 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 74,111 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 71,571 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 68,070 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 65,357 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 65,357 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 56,248 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 56,248 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 45,643 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 45,643 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 33,306 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 28,130 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 HXC is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 HXC, 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 HXC registered?

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

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