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BU51 VEA

2001 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Land Rover Discovery109,579 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2019
Fail 29 Nov 2019

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2018 149,261 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorating

rear section of chassis heavily corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2017 147,065 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

chassis rusty but not any holes

nearside front headlamp slightly loose

nearside rear tyre perished badly

Pass 9 Dec 2016 143,825 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 139,747 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 133,737 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 126,053 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 114,331 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 105,235 miles

Offside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

fuel pressure regulator has slight fuel residue aroung it

steering box wet

Pass 17 Sep 2010 98,761 miles

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

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

front discs worn

handbrake travel long

Pass 25 Sep 2009 90,798 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2009 90,798 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 19 Sep 2008 80,598 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 80,598 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 68,448 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 56,081 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 VEA is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VEA, 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 VEA registered?

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

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The MOT history for BU51 VEA shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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