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BU51 VEF

2001 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

131,356 mi
Last recorded131,356 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Discovery109,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2017 131,356 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 120,997 miles

Offside Front brake has been hot

unable to see front inner brake pads

Fail 2 Dec 2015 120,992 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release centre (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Front brake has been hot

unable to see front inner brake pads

Pass 11 Dec 2014 109,881 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f bump stop missing

Fail 9 Dec 2014 109,876 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f bump stop missing

Pass 9 Apr 2013 92,094 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front propshaft u/j worn

Pass 27 Mar 2012 83,383 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 79,590 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2010 75,479 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 59,738 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 59,694 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both front tyres down to 3mm

Pass 3 Dec 2007 51,232 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 39,630 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 VEF is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VEF, 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

How do I check the history of BU51 VEF?

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What year was BU51 VEF registered?

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

Is BU51 VEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU51 VEF shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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