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BU51 VDY

2001 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

82,248 mi
Last recorded82,248 miles
Recorded on28 May 2024
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Discovery109,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2024 82,248 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides lower rear traling arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all but worth at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 May 2024 82,248 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking poss fuel pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides lower rear traling arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all but worth at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 May 2023 77,797 miles

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

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced just starting to corrode all round (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 May 2022 73,738 miles

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

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2021 71,762 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 May 2019 71,738 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 71,525 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 70,777 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2013 66,202 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 65,658 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 59,055 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 59,044 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 49,414 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 39,258 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2006 28,818 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 24,655 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 VDY is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VDY, 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 VDY registered?

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

Is BU51 VDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU51 VDY shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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