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BU51 VDR

2001 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

149,939 mi
Last recorded149,939 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Discovery109,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 VDR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 149,939 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 146,047 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 142,141 miles

side steps corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2023 139,212 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jan 2022 134,703 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 130,997 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 126,279 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 123,784 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

general chassis corrosion

Pass 6 Jul 2017 120,405 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Jul 2017 120,405 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis within 30cm of the Watts linkage mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis within 30cm of the Watts linkage mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (8.2.3)

Centre stop light inoperative

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 119,248 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

high level brake light not working

o/s/f side marker not working

Pass 9 Sep 2015 117,061 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion bottom of chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion bottom of chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

high level brake light not working

o/s/f side marker not working

rear diff inspection bung broken

various oil leaks

Fail 9 Sep 2015 117,061 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion bottom of chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion bottom of chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

high level brake light not working

o/s/f side marker not working

rear diff inspection bung broken

various oil leaks

Fail 23 Sep 2014 114,754 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

high level brake light not working

multiple oil leaks

rear chassis legs corroded but not excessive

Pass 23 Sep 2014 114,754 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

high level brake light not working

multiple oil leaks

rear chassis legs corroded but not excessive

Pass 20 Sep 2013 111,766 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

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

o/s marker light inoperative

rear chassis heavily corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2013 111,766 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s marker light inoperative

rear chassis heavily corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2012 108,171 miles

high level brake light not working

o/s/f side marker not working

Fail 25 Sep 2012 108,171 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting excessively worn (4.2.B.5)

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

high level brake light not working

o/s/f side marker not working

Pass 31 Aug 2011 103,165 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 26 Aug 2011 107,037 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 95,570 miles

both o/s tyre sidewalls deteriorating

engine oil leak

front tyres wearing on inside edges

nail in o/s/r tyre

oil leak from rear differential

rear wiper blade worn

slight wear in both steering drag link ends

slight wear in o/s track road

steering box oil seal damp

wiper blades deteriorating

Fail 20 Aug 2010 95,570 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both o/s tyre sidewalls deteriorating

engine oil leak

front tyres wearing on inside edges

nail in o/s/r tyre

oil leak from rear differential

rear wiper blade worn

slight wear in both steering drag link ends

slight wear in o/s track road

steering box oil seal damp

wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 21 Oct 2009 88,287 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 79,529 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 69,733 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 60,808 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 VDR is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 VDR, 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 VDR registered?

BU51 VDR is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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