MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
127,630 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Vehicle underside/components coated in underseal
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated SWIVEL (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated SWIVEL (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated SWIVEL (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated SWIVEL (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Chassis rails covered with underseal
Nearside rear and offside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper blade defective nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (i))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Oil leak ()
centre exhaust mount broken
exhaust deteriorated
rear chassis corroded
rear chassis corroded
third row seats removed
Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. third row seats (6.2.A.2)
Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. third row seat (6.2.A.2)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Oil leak ()
centre exhaust mount broken
exhaust deteriorated
rear chassis corroded
rear chassis corroded
Central Silencer box exhaust bracket broken.
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Union. (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Union. (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak ()
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Close to excessive. (2.2.A.1a)
Various under body corrosion.
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Central Silencer box exhaust bracket broken.
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Union. (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Union. (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak ()
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Close to excessive. (2.2.A.1a)
Various under body corrosion.
chassis,exhaust and suspension components corroded
child seat rear
oil leak by rear of engine
rear seats folded at time of test
Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
all tyres cracked and perished on sidewalls
general corrosion to underside of vehicle
Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
general corrossion to underside of vehicle
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Lower Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
NEAR SIDE SHOCK ABSORBER SPLIT
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
OFF SIDE REAR BUMER LIGHT HAS WATER IN IT
Offside Front 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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BU51 VDN is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 VDN, 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 VDN is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 September 2001.
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