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BU51 VEK

2001 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2017
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

93,152 mi
Last recorded93,152 miles
Recorded on7 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Discovery109,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 VEK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2016 93,152 miles

under body corroded

Pass 2 May 2015 93,012 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 May 2014 92,159 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 91,518 miles

suspenion pipes

Pass 28 Apr 2012 88,718 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 84,113 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2010 76,607 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 69,454 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 69,454 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2008 59,694 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 51,075 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 41,441 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2005 30,743 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 VEK is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 VEK, 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 VEK registered?

BU51 VEK is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 September 2001.

Is BU51 VEK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU51 VEK shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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