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BU51 VDN

2001 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

127,630 mi
Last recorded127,630 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2022
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Discovery109,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 VDN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2022 127,630 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 115,226 miles

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))

Fail 24 Sep 2019 115,201 miles

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))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 108,442 miles

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))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 107,826 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2017 107,823 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 105,370 miles

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.

Fail 5 Dec 2016 169,519 miles

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.

Pass 27 Nov 2015 102,943 miles

chassis,exhaust and suspension components corroded

child seat rear

oil leak by rear of engine

rear seats folded at time of test

Pass 24 Nov 2014 98,664 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 98,662 miles

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)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 93,978 miles

all tyres cracked and perished on sidewalls

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 30 Nov 2012 90,254 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 3 Dec 2011 84,767 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 84,767 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 78,400 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 71,297 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 63,751 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 63,751 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 54,622 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 46,618 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 46,618 miles

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)

Pass 12 Oct 2005 38,919 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 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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