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BU51 VEV

2001 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,556 mi
Last recorded112,556 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Discovery109,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Aug 2018 112,556 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced at tow eye (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 155,165 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 151,031 miles

offside + nearside front inner wheel arch to bulkheads slight corrosion

Pass 22 Aug 2015 146,606 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak

radiator support member corroded

tow ball missing

Pass 28 Aug 2014 141,909 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 137,570 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 137,570 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 133,222 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 126,770 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 126,770 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 120,492 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 113,713 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 105,819 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 98,597 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 89,393 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 VEV is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VEV, 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 VEV registered?

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

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